Intern, Epidemiology, Data Science & Evaluation-Remote

Since our founding in 1924 weve cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half but there is still so much more to do. To overcome todays biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement be part of the progress and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter and so does the impact you can make with us.

The Data Science & Evaluation team is seeking a part-time Epidemiology Intern to support the Annual Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update. This position provides hands-on experience working with national surveillance and healthcare datasets conducting epidemiologic analyses producing statistical reports and developing procedures that support high-quality reproducible public health research.

The American Heart Associations Internship Program provides college students an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets for individuals interested in gaining work experience with a non-profit voluntary health organization.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful you will have access to Heart U our award-winning corporate university as well as training and support locally and through our National Center.

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Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 1/25/27-5/7/27
• Location: Remote
• Salary: $23.00 per hour
  
  

Internship Outcomes:

Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

• Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment.
• Opportunity to explore a career-path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization.
• Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others.

Tasks could include things like the following:

• Extracting analyzing and summarizing prevalence mortality and health care utilization expenditure and outcome data using national data sets (i.e. NHANES NHIS CDC WONDER HCUP MEPS etc.).
• Assisting with the collection management analysis and reporting of cardiovascular disease and stroke-related data.
• Creating and updating statistical tables figures charts and supporting documentation for scientific reports and publications.
• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) analytic documentation and process guides for data extraction analysis reporting and quality assurance activities.
• Collaborating with epidemiologists data scientists and scientific volunteers to respond to data requests and support annual publication activities.

• Currently pursuing a Masters degree in Epidemiology Public Health Statistics or a related field.
• Working knowledge of statistical software such as cloud-based SAS and/or R required.
• Interest in and commitment to working with chronic disease data and populations; this role focuses on chronic disease initiatives and is not centered on infectious disease research or programs.
• Ability to conduct quantitative analyses interpret public health data develop written procedures and documentation and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams to support high-quality reproducible research and reporting efforts.
• Experience using approved enterprise or closed-system AI tools to support data analysis documentation quality assurance or scientific reporting is preferred.
• Coursework or experience in epidemiologic methods statistics and population health research.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality assurance.
• Effective oral written and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk M-F between the hours of 8:30 am-5 pm CST.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future. For any roles working remotely the work must also be performed inside the United States not in a foreign country.

The job application window is expected to close: October 16 2026.

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• Compensation and Performance Attracting talented committed interns means offering competitive compensation ongoing professional development and training and an environment in which to work and grow. And we do.
• Professional Development You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Associations national online university with more than 100000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
  
  
• Healthcare Benefits You will have the opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs. We also provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost as a confidential program designed to assist employees and family members with personal issues that affect their relationships at home or at work.

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So are you ready to intern for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease stroke and other cardiovascular diseases

The American Heart Associations 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science policy and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association American Stroke Association our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer healthier lives regardless of race ethnicity gender gender identity religion age language sexual orientation national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

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