Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic
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Internship
Rochester, Minnesota
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Smart Summary
Interns will utilize statistics and computer science to solve complex problems in healthcare. They will learn the data science lifecycle and help formulate analytical questions and perform hypothesis testing.
This data science internship at Mayo Clinic is for Summer 2026 and focuses on using statistics and computer science to tackle healthcare challenges. Ideal candidates should have coursework or projects in data science and strong communication skills, even without industry experience. The internship involves the full data science lifecycle, from data acquisition to algorithm deployment.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Statistics
Computer Science
Data Science
NLP
Image Analysis
Signal Processing
Pattern Recognition
Hypothesis Testing
Algorithm Development
Feature Engineering
Data Engineering
Exploratory Data Analysis
Communication
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Stakeholder Engagement
Job Description
Interns will utilize statistics and computer science to solve complex problems in healthcare. Problem areas include: diagnostic analytics such as image analysis, signal processing and pattern recognition, NLP, scheduling, risk analysis and prevention, outcome analysis, targeting and socio-economic behaviors, personalization – including sentiment, interests and affinities modeling, and process improvement (e.g. making sure patients are referred to the care teams they need). The Intern will interact with vast amounts of clinical and non-clinical data (external data sources, digital, etc.). Interns will learn the data science lifecycle including data acquisition, transformation, data engineering, exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, algorithm development, and algorithm deployment into a relevant clinical and/or business context. Interns are expected to help formulate analytical questions, perform hypothesis testing, algorithm optimization, algorithm deployment, and integrate feedback rapidly from stakeholders. Candidate needs to have an open mind and ability to take concepts developed by other industries and apply them to healthcare. Candidates should be effective communicators and good team players. Candidates who have coursework, projects, and evidence of interest in data science (e.g. participating in Kaggle competitions) but lack industry experience are ideal for this position.
This internship is for Summer 2026, starting around the beginning of June and ending in August.
This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career. Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world. We are recognized for high-quality patient care more than any other academic medical center in the nation. These endorsements are very gratifying, but also humbling. They remind us of the tradition that has been entrusted to each one of us, and the legacy of excellence that we uphold every day.
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