Data Science Associate Intern

AIRs Tek Office is seeking a Data Science Associate Intern to join its forward-thinking and innovative team of data scientists and software engineers. Our team works on innovative projects that advance our organization. Data scientists at AIR use a blend of technology skills and theory to contribute to cutting-edge research design implementation and capacity building. The intern will support market intelligence tool development and other agentic deep-learning and language-model based solutions. The AI Developer Intern will support projects by building cloud-based and on-premises applications.

This part-time internship position offers hybrid work flexibility requiring three days per week in AIRs Crystal City Virginia office. This position is expected to run from September 2026 through December 2026.

About AIR:

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington Virginia the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for the position include:

• Contribute to the design and implementation of AI and MLbased workflows including applications of large language models generative AI and multiagent or humanintheloop systems.
• Build cloud applications and data pipelines using platform-as-a-service and/or open-source tools.
• Architect design and build components of AI applications.
• Utilize external resources to supplement organize and contribute to tasks and projects.
• Analyze data outputs.

Qualifications:

Education Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelors degree in a STEM field and currently pursuing a Masters degree such as in Computer Science Physics or Data Science.
• Experience with Python to develop workflows.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools and applications for practical use cases.

Skills

• Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to apply creative problem-solving techniques.
• Good communicator with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels and backgrounds including virtual environments and to convey complex technical concepts clearly and accurately in plain language.
• Interest in exploring and developing innovative tools for data-driven applications.
• Strong team player who collaborates effectively fosters a positive work environment and supports shared goals.

Disclosures:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basisof any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law including but not limited to actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture hair type and protective hairstyles such as braid locks and twists) creed color religion alienage or national origin ancestry citizenship status age physical or mental disability medical condition (e.g. cancer) sex gendergender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status civil union status pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions genetic information or military or veteran adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability please send an email to Taliba Boone ator call 202.403.5000.

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