University of Virginia

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The Social & Decision Analytics Division (SDAD) is seeking applications for graduate fellows and undergraduate interns for its Data Science for Public Good (DSPG) program. SDAD is a leading research group in the Biocomplexity Institute & Initiative at the University of Virginia. The DSPG program will run for 11 weeks (May 28-August 9) for graduate fellows and 10 weeks (June 3 – August 9) for undergraduate interns. Fellows and interns will work in teams collaborating with postdoctoral associates and research faculty from SDAD, and project stakeholders. The research teams will combine disciplines including statistics, data science, and the social and behavioral sciences to address complex problems proposed by local, state, and federal agencies.

Undergraduate students in any discipline and graduate students (MS or PhD) with quantitative/analytical skills enrolled at any U.S. university are encouraged to apply. The positions (8+ undergraduate interns and 4+ graduate students) will be located in BII's location in Arlington, VA.

To apply for this position, please go to https://dspg2019.github.io/

You will be asked to attach a CV, transcript, and cover letter with your relevant experience and interest in the position. Please have three confidential letters of reference sent to: dspg2019@virginia.edu.