Research Scholar - Statistics

United Airlines is an airline company with an Analytics and Innovation team focused on solving complex business problems through advanced analytics and cross-functional expertise. The Research Scholar - Statistics intern will apply statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, programming, and generative AI tools to support research and value-added projects, document and present technical solutions, and collaborate with business partners.

What you'll do:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of modeling toolkits such as SAS, R, Python, OPL, CPLEX, VBA, or similar
• Ability to work in Unix/Linux platforms with languages including C/C++, Java, Python, or similar
• Creativity and innovative thinking in developing solutions to complex business problems
• Ability to document and present technical information from the business problem definition to the implementation stage in a way that effectively addresses varying levels of management and different audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork
• Successful completion of the interview is required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
• Demonstrated understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and the ability to leverage AI effectively to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security

What they're looking for:

• Must be a current PhD student in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering or a related field with at least one semester left after the summer ends
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of modeling toolkits such as SAS, R, Python, OPL, CPLEX, VBA, or similar
• Ability to work in Unix/Linux platforms with languages including C/C++, Java, Python, or similar
• Creativity and innovative thinking in developing solutions to complex business problems
• Ability to document and present technical information from the business problem definition to the implementation stage in a way that effectively addresses varying levels of management and different audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
• Positions are based in Chicago, IL
• Demonstrated understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and the ability to leverage AI effectively to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security

Benefits:

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Accident and disability coverage
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off