Axio Research LLC

Seattle, WA
Number of Positions: Positions are no longer available.
Type of Student: Bachelor’s degree in math, statistics, or computer science; bachelor’s degree in another field with one year of experience or training in statistical programming; enrolled in a graduate degree program, preferably biostatistics; master’s-level candidate preferred
Deadline: April 30, 2010

Interns provide SAS testing and statistical programming and analysis support for research projects. They will generate SAS programs to analyze and produce reports based on clinical data and may perform statistical analyses (including preparations for data monitoring committee reports, integrated summaries of efficacy or safety, final study reports, and publications). Previous experience in this or a similar position is preferred. Creativity; good oral and written communication skills; and the ability to take initiative, balance multiple tasks, and work with others are necessary. Click here for more information.

Contact: Anita Richard, Human Resources Manager, Axio Research LLC, 2601 – 4th Ave., Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98121; (206) 577-0278 (direct); (206) 547-2829 (main); (206) 547-4671 (fax); anitar@axioresearch.com.

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals

Ridgefield, Connecticut
Number of Positions: Four
Type of Student: PhD candidate within one year of degree completion
Deadline: February 25, 2010

Interns will become familiar with the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry, applicable standard operating procedures, and programming standards adhered to within the biostatistics and data management department. They also will provide support to the biometrics and data management statistical group as needed. This may include writing TSAP, QC, programming, literature review, and implementation of technical statistical analyses. Internships are 12–14 weeks in late May to August. Apply here for requisition # INTSRMD0109.

Contact: Sheenah Mische, 900 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877; (203) 798-5767; (203) 778-7731 (fax); sheenah.mische@boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals

Ridgefield, Connecticut
Number of Positions: One
Type of Student: MS in biostatistics (preferable)
Deadline: February 25, 2010

The intern will become familiar with the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry, applicable standard operating procedures, and programming standards adhered to within the biostatistics and data management department. The intern will work closely with a programmer to provide SAS programming support during both the conduct and reporting phases of a clinical trial. He or she will assist in the production of tables, listings, and figures, using both the company standard macros and custom SAS code. He or she also will be involved in the quality control of the tables, listings, and figures and document the outcome of the testing according to standard operating procedures. Internships are 12 weeks, from June to August. Apply here for requisition # INTSRMD0209.

Contact: Sheenah Mische, 900 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877; (203) 798-5767; (203) 778-7731 (fax); sheenah.mische@boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Educational Testing Service

Princeton, New Jersey
Number of Positions: TBD
Type of Student: PhD
Deadline: February 1, 2010

Selected interns will participate in research under the guidance of a senior staff member in measurement theory, validity, natural language processing and computational linguistics, cognitive psychology, learning theory, linguistics, speech recognition and processing, teaching and classroom research, statistics, and/or international large-scale assessments. Interns also will participate in seminars and workshops on a variety of topics. Each intern is required to give a presentation about their project at the conclusion of the internship. Applicants must be graduate students who are enrolled in a full-time doctoral program in one of the areas listed above and who have completed a minimum of two years of coursework toward their PhD or EdD prior to the program start date.

Contact: ETS Summer Internship Program for Graduate Students – MS 19-T, 660 Rosedale Road, Princeton, NJ 08541-0001; (609) 734-5543; internfellowships@ets.org.

Eli Lilly and Company

Indianapolis, Indiana
Number of Positions: Two to four
Type of Student: PhD with two years of completed graduate work
Deadline: January 31, 2010

The global statistical sciences division of Eli Lilly and Company anticipates having several internship positions available in May or June and lasting 12 weeks. Interns will receive practical experience and the opportunity to build an understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and Eli Lilly and Company. Ideal candidates will have completed at least two years of graduate work and have strong SAS programming skills. Successful candidates will be assigned specific projects to work on under the guidance of a research scientist/principal research scientist (mentor). Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate-level curriculum leading to a PhD in statistics or biostatistics. Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence; excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills; strong problemsolving skills; creativity and innovation; and self-management skills preferred. To apply, visit their web site and refer to Job ID 400057.

Contact: Soomin Park, Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN 46285; (317) 651-2167; (317) 651-9964 (fax); park_Soomin@lilly.com.

Energy Information Administration (EIA)

Washington, DC
Number of Positions: Many
Type of Student: Undergraduate and graduate
Deadline: February 26, 2010

The EIA invites qualified undergraduate and graduate students to apply for a summer internship in Washington, DC. Opportunities are particularly available to students majoring in economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, operations research, business/finance, and web development. Duties and responsibilities could include assisting with data analysis and forecasting; developing and designing modeling systems, surveys, or reports; researching trends and issues in domestic and international energy markets; and developing web sites. Internships are paid according to the federal government GS schedule. Salaries usually range from $5,200 to $9,500 for the 10-week program. To apply, visit their web site and click on internships. Applications will be accepted from mid-December 2009 to February 2010.

Contact: EIA Recruitment Team, careers@eia.doe.gov.