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2025 PhD Applied Scientist Internship, United States

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Uber

Oct 25

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Data
    Research & Development
  • Sunnyvale

Requirements

  • Current Ph.D. student majoring in Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, or other related quantitative fields. Candidates should have at least one semester/quarter left of their education after finishing the internship.
  • Knowledge of underlying mathematical foundations of statistics, machine learning, optimization, economics, and analytics
  • Knowledge of experimental design and analysis
  • Knowledge of causal inference
  • Strong problem solving and analytical abilities
  • Familiarity with SQL
  • Familiarity with a programming language such as R and Python
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business partners
  • Research mentality with a bias towards action to structure a project from idea to experimentation to prototype to implementation
  • Independence, excellent communication, and outstanding follow-through - you energetically tackle your work and love the responsibility of being individually empowered
  • Experience with exploratory data analysis, statistical analysis, model development, and causal inference.

Responsibilities

  • Work with a mentor closely to define a business problem, scope a project, develop, and prototype the solution using data-driven approaches
  • Perform deep-dive analyses to discover root causes for safety issues and changes in trends
  • Present findings to leaders to inform decisions
  • Support statistical and machine learning efforts including modeling, experimentation, signal processing, time series analysis, geospatial analysis, natural language processing, and more

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The PhD Applied Scientist Internship is a 12-week program during Summer 2025.

What type of projects will interns be working on?

Interns will work on real-world Uber problems within the Road Safety team, conducting analyses, designing experiments, and developing machine learning models.

Are interns paired with a mentor during the internship?

Yes, interns will work closely with a mentor to define business problems, scope projects, and develop data-driven solutions.

What qualifications are required for applicants?

Applicants must be current Ph.D. students in related quantitative fields, with knowledge of statistics, machine learning, optimization, experimental design, and causal inference.

Is familiarity with SQL necessary for this position?

Yes, familiarity with SQL is a basic qualification for the internship.

What programming languages should applicants be familiar with?

Applicants should be familiar with programming languages such as R and Python.

Are there any preferred qualifications for candidates?

Yes, preferred qualifications include effective communication skills, a research-oriented mindset, independence, and experience with data analysis and model development.

Does the internship offer opportunities to present findings?

Yes, interns will have opportunities to present their findings to leaders to inform product and policy decisions.

What is the main focus of the Road Safety team?

The Road Safety team focuses on applying data science and analytics to initiatives aimed at making safety events rarer on the Uber platform.

Are international students eligible to apply?

The job description does not specify eligibility regarding international applicants; please check with Uber’s recruitment policies.

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Technology
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Employees
2009
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Mission & Purpose

We are Uber. The go-getters. The kind of people who are relentless about our mission to help people go anywhere and get anything and earn their way. Movement is what we power. It’s our lifeblood. It runs through our veins. It’s what gets us out of bed each morning. It pushes us to constantly reimagine how we can move better. For you. For all the places you want to go. For all the things you want to get. For all the ways you want to earn. Across the entire world. In real time. At the incredible speed of now. The idea for Uber was born on a snowy night in Paris in 2008, and ever since then our DNA of reimagination and reinvention carries on. We’ve grown into a global platform powering flexible earnings and the movement of people and things in ever expanding ways. We’ve gone from connecting rides on 4 wheels to 2 wheels to 18-wheel freight deliveries. From takeout meals to daily essentials to prescription drugs to just about anything you need at any time and earning your way. From drivers with background checks to real-time verification, safety is a top priority every single day. At Uber, the pursuit of reimagination is never finished, never stops, and is always just beginning.

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