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RAND Summer Associate Program - Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Data Science, Physical Sciences

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RAND Corporation

Dec 2, 2023

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Data
  • Washington, DC, +3
    Remote

Requirements

  • The position is designed for full-time masters or doctoral students in aerospace/aeronautical, electrical or mechanical engineering, computer or information science, applied mathematics, data science, physics, or other related STEM fields. In order to qualify for the program, students must graduate on or after December 2024.
  • Additional qualifications required:
  • Excellent analytic skills;
  • Proven ability in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods;
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing;
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team;
  • Strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity;
  • Proof of legal right to work in the United States is required upon hire;
  • U.S. Citizenship is not necessary except when required for certain types of project work (e.g., the project contract requires it or the project work itself requires a security clearance)
  • Residency in the U.S. (excluding U.S. territories) is required
  • Specializations of Interest:
  • Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Information Science
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Data Science
  • Physics
  • Related STEM fields

Responsibilities

  • Summer Associates experience the following at RAND:
  • Typically work at RAND for a 12-week period during the summer;
  • Receive a bi-weekly paycheck during their assignment with RAND;
  • Conduct research that can be completed during their time at RAND and present the results of this research to the RAND community via a 15-30 minute briefing at the end of their three-month assignment;
  • Are closely mentored by one to two established RAND researchers;
  • Are highly encouraged to network and interact with other researchers outside of their primary mentorship team and area of expertise;
  • Are invited to attend a number of seminars from researchers both within and outside of RAND.
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The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. RAND researchers and analysts continue to be on the cutting edge of their fields, working with decisionmakers in both the public and private sectors to find solutions to today's difficult, sensitive, and important problems. The high caliber of our researchers is well-known, as evidenced by the many Nobel Laureates who have been affiliated with RAND, either as employees, consultants, or in an advisory capacity. RAND provides an exciting intellectual environment and opportunities for career growth. We hire highly qualified applicants and provide challenging assignments. Diversity is an essential operating principle at RAND. We look for unique backgrounds, original views and diversity in academic training, work experience and ideological outlook. We are committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.