2026 Behavioral Science Research PhD Intern CKSI
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 39 - 70
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
PhD Intern Behavioral Science
How do investors feel when it comes to money How can behavioral science help people makebetter financial decisions The Behavioral Science Team at Fidelity Investments is looking for an advanced graduate student who is passionate about behavioral science and data analytics to join us as a summer intern and help us answer these types of research questions.
The Expertise Were Looking For
- Advanced graduate student who is passionate about behavioral science and data analytics
- Third or fourth year of a PhD program in a field that is relevant to psychology behavioral science or consumer behavior.
The Skills You Bring
We are specifically looking for an advanced graduate student who is passionate about behavioral science and data analytics. This person should be in their third or fourth year of a PhD program in a field that is relevant to psychology behavioral science or consumer behavior.
- Deep understanding of experimental design expertise in statistics (e.g. t-test ANOVA multiple regression)
- Effective at synthesizing disseminating and presenting research findings to diverse audiences
- Experience with SQL Tableau and working with messy large datasets is a plus.
How Your Work Impacts the Organization
In this role there are opportunities to (1) design execute and analyze large-scale experiments to understand the role of emotion in financial decision making; (2) analyze and visualize how customers are using and benefiting from financial apps; and (3) share behavioral science knowledge with and provide consulting services to business partners. If this sounds like a great fit come join our team!
The team consists of PhD behavioral scientists who work on all aspects of business-related research projects including designing and programming experiments and surveys analyzing complex data storytelling and visualization and providing evidence-based business recommendations. We also engage in on-the-spot timely consulting on how psychology and behavioral science can improve our products experiences and services.
The Fidelity Intern Program (FIDTERN Program)
Fidelitys full-time paid 10-week FIDTERN Program offers students the opportunity to contribute to meaningful real-world work and projects as valued members of a dedicated team.
Our program is designed to provide students with a firsthand experience of what its like to work here full-time. We deliver a best-in-class program experience to ensure interns feel a sense of belonging and community while receiving critical training and development to be a future Fidelity associate. Heres the experience you can expect to have as a FIDTERN:
Professional & Financial Development Sessions: Join exclusive webinars designed to equip you with essential skills for both your career and personal growth! Learn directly from senior leaders sharpen your professional communication explore strategies for maintaining well-being in the workplace and build financial confidence through expert-led financial literacy workshops.
Mentorship: Opt-in to our intern mentorship program and connect with experienced professionals who will support your growth and help you navigate your career journey.
Regional Events: Build connections with leaders and fellow interns through engaging onsite experiences and unwind with your peers at fun local outings (like go-karting pickleball or bowling).
Company Overview
At Fidelity we are focused on making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. For information about working at Fidelity visit .
The base salary range for this position is $39 - $70 per hour.Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope geographic location candidates relevant experience and other factors.
Note the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Fidelitys hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days M-F) in a Fidelity office.
Please be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 the Investment Company Act of 1940 ERISA numerous state laws governing securities investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations including FINRA among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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AdministrationRequired Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Robotics
- Machine Learning
- Python
- AI
- C/C++
- Data Collection
- Research Experience
- Signal Processing
- Natural Language Processing
- Computer Vision
- Deep Learning
- Tensorflow
About Company
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