Data Scientist Intern

M Science; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

M Science is seeking a motivated Data Scientist Intern for Summer 2027 in New York, hybrid work. You will gain hands-on experience building data pipelines, developing AI/ML tools, and applying statistical models to real-world alternative datasets used by hedge funds and asset managers.

You will work with senior data scientists and engineers to support impactful research, learn Databricks, Spark, and PySpark, and contribute to analytics used by institutional clients in a 10–12 week,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with anticipated graduation between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; experience with PySpark/Spark is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Databricks) and distributed data processing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and optimizing data ingestion pipelines using Python, SQL, Databricks, and Spark.
• Support the development of AI/ML workflows and agents for automated insights, data analysis, and forecasting.
• Contribute to data testing, validation, and quality assurance, including anomaly detection and error handling.
• Process, cleanse, and verify the integrity of large and complex datasets.
• Help evaluate new alternative data assets for potential research and investment use.
• Work with senior data scientists to implement and document unit-tested analytics tools and models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support analytics, research, and client deliverables.

Skills

Python

SQL

PySpark

Communication

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/DS/Statistics/Math/Engineering

Tools

Databricks

AWS

Spark

Job description

Summer 2027 Data Scientist Intern – Alternative Data

Location: New York, NY | Hybrid

Program Duration: Summer 2027 (10-12 Weeks) (30 hr per week commitment)

Looking for applicants anticipated to graduate between December 2027 & May 2028

About M Science

M Science is a data-driven research and analytics firm, uncovering new insights for leading financial institutions and corporations. We are revolutionizing research, discovering new data sets, and pioneering methodologies to provide actionable intelligence. Our research teams have decades of experience working with massive amounts of unstructured data in near real-time to discern critical insights that help clients make smarter, more informed decisions. We combine the best of finance, data, and technology to create a truly unique value proposition for hedge funds, asset managers, financial services firms, and major corporations.

The Opportunity

M Science is seeking a motivated and curious Data Scientist Intern to join our Summer 2027 Internship Program. This internship is designed for students passionate about alternative data, AI, and data science/engineering. You will gain hands-on experience building and testing data pipelines, developing AI/ML tools, and applying statistical models to real-world alternative datasets. Interns at M Science work alongside experienced data scientists and engineers to support impactful research used by hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in building and optimizing data ingestion pipelines using Python, SQL, Databricks, and Spark.
• Support the development of AI/ML workflows and agents for automated insights, data analysis, and forecasting.
• Contribute to data testing, validation, and quality assurance, including anomaly detection and error handling.
• Process, cleanse, and verify the integrity of large and complex datasets.
• Help evaluate new alternative data assets for potential research and investment use.
• Work with senior data scientists to implement and document unit-tested analytics tools and models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support analytics, research, and client deliverables.

What You’ll Learn

• How to leverage alternative data and AI tools in investment research and analytics.
• Best practices in data engineering, testing, and pipeline optimization.
• Application of Python, SQL, PySpark, and Databricks for large-scale data processing.
• Fundamentals of statistical modeling and machine learning, including multivariate and ensemble methods.
• Introduction to AI/LLM frameworks and agent-based workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field anticipated to graduate between December 2027 and May 2028
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; experience with PySpark/Spark is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Databricks) and distributed data processing.
• Interest or exposure to machine learning, AI agents, or large language models.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with LLM orchestration frameworks like LangChain or LangGraph.
• Familiarity with named entity resolution or other NLP methods.
• Prior experience in data testing, anomaly detection, or production-quality code.

Why M Science?

• Hands-on experience with real alternative datasets and AI tools used in financial research.
• Work alongside senior data scientists and engineers on impactful projects.
• Hybrid work model offering both in-office collaboration and flexibility.
• Exposure to cutting-edge analytics in finance, technology, and data science.