EdTech Data Science Intern — ML Prototyping & Insights

Bertelsmann; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bertelsmann Education Group in New York is seeking a Data Science Intern to support the development of data science and ML prototypes using education data. You will work with structured and unstructured datasets to generate insights and support decision-making, and you will contribute to experiments and predictive modeling to improve user engagement.

You will report to the Data Strategy and Growth Manager and collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Data Science, CS, AI, Statistics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn) and SQL; familiarity with R is a plus.
• Familiarity with data pipelines, APIs, or integrating data from multiple sources.
• Hands-on experience with data science and machine learning through internships, coursework, or research projects.
• Experience using GitHub for version control.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support development of data science and ML prototypes (POCs) using education data.
• Work with structured and unstructured datasets to generate insights and support decision-making.
• Develop and apply predictive and segmentation models to improve user engagement and outcomes.
• Contribute to experimentation efforts (A/B testing) and translate results into actionable recommendations.
• Build and iterate on data-driven solutions, including models and basic agent-based workflows.
• Communicate findings and present insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in knowledge-sharing and training sessions.

Skills

Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn)

SQL

GitHub

Education

M.Sc./Ph.D. in Data Science, CS, AI, Stats or related

Tools

pandas

numpy

scikit-learn

R

Job description

Bertelsmann Education Group in New York is seeking a Data Science Intern to support the development of data science and ML prototypes using education data. You will work with structured and unstructured datasets to generate insights and support decision-making, and you will contribute to experiments and predictive modeling to improve user engagement.

You will report to the Data Strategy and Growth Manager and collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders.