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New York, Connecticut
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Data Science Team

Data Scientist Internship

Apply advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to solve complex business problems for enterprise clients across banking, insurance, and pharmaceuticals. Work with predictive modeling, statistical analysis, and data mining to uncover patterns and build data-driven solutions that drive strategic decision making.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking ambitious students with strong foundations in data science and machine learning to join Gateway as Data Scientist Interns. This internship is ideal for those passionate about applying advanced analytics to solve real-world business problems and developing sophisticated models that drive strategic insights across multiple industries.

What You'll Do

As a Data Scientist Intern, you will work on advanced analytics projects that leverage machine learning and statistical modeling to solve complex business challenges:

Machine Learning Development

  • • Build and train predictive models using supervised and unsupervised learning techniques
  • • Develop classification, regression, and clustering algorithms for business applications
  • • Implement feature engineering and model selection processes for optimal performance

Advanced Statistical Analysis

  • • Conduct hypothesis testing, A/B testing, and statistical significance analysis
  • • Perform time series analysis and forecasting for business metrics prediction
  • • Apply Bayesian methods and advanced statistical modeling techniques

Data Mining & Pattern Recognition

  • • Extract insights from large, complex datasets using advanced analytical techniques
  • • Identify hidden patterns and correlations in multi-dimensional data
  • • Develop algorithms for anomaly detection and outlier analysis

Predictive Analytics & Modeling

  • • Create forecasting models for customer behavior, market trends, and business outcomes
  • • Build recommendation systems and personalization algorithms
  • • Develop risk assessment and scoring models for financial applications

What's Required

We're looking for candidates who:

Education & Background

  • • Are pursuing a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field
  • • Have strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • • Demonstrate passion for machine learning and advanced analytics
  • • Show excellent communication skills for presenting technical findings

Technical Skills

  • • Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and machine learning
  • • Experience with data science libraries (pandas, scikit-learn, numpy)
  • • Strong foundation in statistics and probability theory
  • • Familiarity with machine learning algorithms and model evaluation

Preferred Qualifications:

  • • Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
  • • Knowledge of big data tools (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
  • • Understanding of MLOps practices and model deployment
  • • Previous data science project experience or research background

Example Projects & Impact

As a Data Scientist Intern, you'll work on cutting-edge machine learning projects that create measurable business value:

Banking & Finance

  • • Credit risk modeling and default prediction using ensemble methods
  • • Algorithmic trading strategy development and backtesting
  • • Fraud detection systems using deep learning and anomaly detection
  • • Customer lifetime value prediction and churn prevention models

Healthcare & Pharma

  • • Drug discovery acceleration using machine learning and molecular modeling
  • • Clinical trial optimization and patient stratification models
  • • Medical image analysis and diagnostic assistance systems
  • • Personalized treatment recommendation engines

Insurance & Risk

  • • Actuarial modeling using advanced machine learning techniques
  • • Dynamic pricing models for real-time premium optimization
  • • Claims automation and suspicious activity detection
  • • Catastrophic risk assessment and portfolio optimization

Learning & Development Opportunities

Our Data Scientist Internship provides comprehensive exposure to cutting-edge machine learning techniques and industry applications:

Technical Skills Development

  • • Advanced machine learning algorithms and deep learning architectures
  • • Model deployment, MLOps, and production machine learning systems
  • • Big data processing and distributed computing frameworks
  • • Experimental design and causal inference methodologies

Industry Knowledge

  • • Financial modeling and quantitative risk management
  • • Healthcare AI applications and regulatory considerations
  • • Insurance analytics and actuarial science integration
  • • Enterprise AI strategy and data governance frameworks

Who We Are

Gateway is a leading data science and machine learning consulting company specializing in enterprise AI solutions. Our data science team works with Fortune 500 companies to develop sophisticated machine learning models and AI systems across banking, insurance, asset management, and pharmaceutical industries.

We combine cutting-edge machine learning techniques with deep industry expertise to solve the most complex business challenges. Our data scientists play a crucial role in developing next-generation AI solutions that create transformative business value and competitive advantages for our clients.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer

Gateway is committed to building an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.