Intern, Data Science-Remote
Company: American Heart Association
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular
disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To
overcome today’s 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. This internship supports the Data Science team and offers
hands-on experience in data science and statistical analysis within
clinical or biomedical research settings. Interns will contribute
to the development of machine learning models, conduct experimental
design and evaluation, and assist in summarizing results and
drafting manuscripts. You will have the opportunity to work closely
with staff across departments and contribute to impactful,
high-quality research. The American Heart Association’s 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.
\TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life.
It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided
by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally
and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be
Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on
LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs. Internship
Overview: Time Commitment: 25 hours per week Internship Duration:
9/8/25-12/5/25 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. Responsibilities Tasks
could include things like the following: Retrieve, process, and
clean large-scale biomedical data, build high-quality datasets.
Design and develop machine learning models for clinical or
biomedical research, with a focus on Large Language Models (LLMs),
medical imaging, or multimodal AI. Conduct experimental design and
evaluation, including statistical analysis, performance assessment,
error analysis, and robustness testing. Collaborate with
cross-functional teams, including clinicians, data scientists, and
engineers, to refine research questions and interpret results.
Contribute to scientific writing, including drafting manuscripts
for peer-reviewed journals and preparing materials for
presentations or conferences. Develop interactive data
visualization tools to communicate insights clearly. Qualifications
Currently pursuing an MS or PhD degree in Computer Science,
Biomedical Informatics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related
quantitative field. Demonstrated experience with large-scale
machine learning or foundation models, including training,
fine-tuning, and evaluating LLMs (e.g., GPT, BERT) or vision models
(e.g., CNNs, Vision Transformers. Strong programming skills in
Python (or R), with experience in machine learning frameworks.
In-depth knowledge of study design, data analysis, and statistical
methodologies, with prior experience working with clinical or
biomedical data (e.g., EHRs, images. Prior authorship or
co-authorship of peer-reviewed publications is strongly preferred.
Experience with interactive visualization tools (e.g., Plotly,
Dash, D3.js, or React) is a plus. Excellent communication skills,
with the ability to present results to both technical and
non-technical audiences. Ability to deal professionally in a
corporate or non-profit environment and assume responsibility for
guiding projects and programs from inception through completion.
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.
Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of
8:00am-5:00pm. Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection. 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. Compensation & Benefits The job
application window is expected to close: August 1, 2025. The
American Heart Association invests in its people. Visit Rewards &
Benefits to see more details. 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.
HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more
than 100,000 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. Apply Today: 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 Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100
years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by
2028 the AHA 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. This position
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future events. Default: Location : Location US-TX-Dallas Posted
Date 57 minutes ago (7/9/2025 9:51 AM) Requisition ID 2025-16131
Job Category Administrative Support Position Type Part Time
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