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Job Title:

Data Science Intern (Remote, Summer Internship – 3 Months)


Company:

HIRIST – IT Recruitment Partner (Hiring on behalf of a reputed IT client)


Location:

Remote


Job Type:

Internship (Part-time, Temporary, Remote)


Duration:

3 Months | Flexible Start Date | 15–20 hours/week commitment


About the Opportunity:

HIRIST is hiring Data Science Interns for a remote summer internship program with one of our IT clients. This is a hands-on, project-based opportunity designed for students or early-career professionals looking to gain real-world experience in a collaborative data science environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Support senior data scientists on active projects.
  • Clean, organize, and analyze datasets for business insights.
  • Contribute to feature engineering and model building.
  • Learn how A/B tests and data experiments are structured and interpreted.
  • Assist in creating dashboards and visualizations for decision-making.


Required Qualifications:

  • Basic knowledge of Python and/or SQL.
  • Interest in data analytics, statistics, or machine learning.
  • Familiarity with tools like Excel, Pandas, Numpy, or visualization libraries.
  • Strong communication and time management skills.


Preferred (Not Mandatory):

  • Previous coursework, projects, or online certifications in data science.
  • Understanding of data cleaning, modeling, or visualization.
  • Knowledge of GitHub or project-based portfolio.


Who Can Apply:

  • Students or recent graduates from STEM or analytical backgrounds.
  • Self-taught learners or individuals with academic/personal projects in data.
  • Beginners and intermediate candidates seeking practical, supervised experience.


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Internship certificate upon successful completion.
  • 1:1 mentorship by experienced data scientists.
  • Real project experience with industry relevance.
  • Letter of recommendation based on performance.
  • Potential stipend based on skill level and contribution.


Hiring Process:

  • Resume screening.
  • Basic aptitude/data task (accessible for beginners).
  • Interview with mentor or hiring manager.
  • Final selection and onboarding through HIRIST.


Application Requirements:

  • Must be available for 4–12 weeks.
  • Able to commit 15–20 hours/week.
  • Ready to contribute to real team projects (not just training exercises).
  • Optional: Include portfolio or sample projects with your application.


How to Apply:

Submit your resume (and portfolio link, if available). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Note:This is a remote internship role. The client company name remains confidential and will be disclosed during the interview stage.


HIRIST is an equal opportunity recruitment partner. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, or any protected status.

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