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Data Science PhD Internship Opportunities

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Microsoft

Jan 23

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Data
  • Amsterdam

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a PhD in a related field, graduate by 2026, have work authorization in the Netherlands, 1+ year data science experience, and skills in Python, R, or SQL.
  • You will solve problems with algorithms, explore data for insights, validate analyses, engage stakeholders, and refine methods to improve product and service effectiveness.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Must graduate before the end of 2026
  • You must be legally authorised to work in Netherlands to be eligible for this role.
  • (Legally authorised = Has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit)
  • Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, OR related field AND 1+ year(s) data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results)
  • Experience working as part of geographically dispersed, diverse, and virtual teams
  • Demonstrated ability to work with customers and collaborate across company boundaries
  • Experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.

Responsibilities

  • Formulate approaches to solve problems using well defined algorithms and data sources
  • Incorporate an understanding of product functionality and customer perspective to provide context for those problems.
  • Use data exploration techniques to discover new questions or opportunities within your problem area and propose applicability and limitations of the data.
  • Interpret the results of their analysis, validate their approach, and learn to monitor, analyze, and iterate to continuously improve.
  • Engage with peer stakeholders to produce clear, compelling, actionable insights that influence product and service improvements that will impact millions of customers.
  • Participate in the peer review process and act on feedback while learning innovative methods, algorithms, and tools to increase the impact and applicability of your results.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship program is scheduled from July 2025 to December 2025.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be currently pursuing a PhD degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related field, and must graduate before the end of 2026.

Is it necessary to be legally authorized to work in the Netherlands?

Yes, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the Netherlands to be eligible for this role.

What programming languages should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should have experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.

Is there a preference for previous work experience?

Yes, the preferred qualifications include having 1+ year(s) of data science experience, which may involve managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques, and reporting results.

Will interns work on real projects?

Yes, interns will work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across Microsoft globally.

What skills will interns have the opportunity to develop?

Interns will develop skills in formulating problem-solving approaches, data exploration techniques, interpreting analytics results, and engaging with stakeholders to produce actionable insights.

Are there opportunities for collaboration in this role?

Yes, interns will collaborate with peers and engage with stakeholders across teams to influence product and service improvements.

Does Microsoft offer accommodations during the application process?

Yes, Microsoft provides support and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the application process.

Is Microsoft an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

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Technology
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1975
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