Emerging Tech Intern — AI & Data Science, PoCs (Remote)

Synchrony; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Synchrony’s Emerging Technology Center at UIUC Research Park is seeking interns to advance AI, data science, and other emerging technologies. Interns will work with Innovation Station and SMEs to deliver projects across disciplines such as market research, big data analytics, data visualization, proof-of-concept creation, and software development.

Ideal candidates communicate well, think critically, and stay detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Illinois.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
• Commit 10–20 hours per week during the academic semester and up to 40 hours per week during summer break.
• Must be able to commute to the work location.

Responsibilities

• Support AI, data science, and other emerging tech projects for business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Innovation Station and SMEs to deliver multi-disciplinary projects.
• Contribute to market/tech research, data visualization, PoCs, and software development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Curiosity/fast learner

Planning/organization

Teamwork

Agile familiarity

Self-motivated

Education

UIUC student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Synchrony’s Emerging Technology Center at UIUC Research Park is seeking interns to advance AI, data science, and other emerging technologies. Interns will work with Innovation Station and SMEs to deliver projects across disciplines such as market research, big data analytics, data visualization, proof-of-concept creation, and software development.

Ideal candidates communicate well, think critically, and stay detail-oriented.