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Bertelsmann Education Group is hiring a Data Science Intern for its New York-based Data Lab. The intern will develop and experiment with data science and machine learning prototypes, analyze education data, and support predictive modeling, experimentation, and actionable insights across portfolio companies.

What you'll do:

• Support the development of data science and machine learning prototypes (POCs) using education data
• Work with structured and unstructured datasets to generate insights and support decision-making (e.g., marketing, academic data)
• Develop and apply predictive and segmentation models to improve user engagement and outcomes
• Contribute to experimentation efforts (e.g., A/B testing) and translate results into actionable recommendations
• Build and iterate on data-driven solutions, including models and basic agent-based workflows
• Communicate findings and present insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in knowledge-sharing and training sessions

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, AI, Statistics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
• Proficiency in Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn) and SQL
• Familiarity with data pipelines, APIs, or integrating data from multiple sources
• Hands-on experience with data science and machine learning through internships, coursework, or research projects
• Experience using GitHub for version control
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Familiarity with R is a plus
• Interest in experimenting with LLMs, simple agent workflows, or AI prototypes (POCs)
• Experience with a BI tool, Microsoft Power BI/ Tableau
• Experience in education is a plus

Benefits:

• Participate in knowledge-sharing and training sessions