Healthcare Data Science R&D Intern — Summer 2027

Highmark Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health invites graduate students to join the Summer 2027 Data Science Research & Development Internship. You will apply advanced data science, ML, AI, and software engineering techniques to address clinical and healthcare challenges, collaborating with researchers, data scientists, ML engineers, and software developers.

The program offers four tracks—Knowledge Graphs, Medical Imaging, Predictive Modeling, and AI Applications—along with mentorship and opportunities to work on high-impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Pursuing a graduate degree full or part-time in an accredited college or university.
• Masters/Ph.D. in CS, Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related quantitative discipline preferred.
• Strong programming experience in Python.
• Experience with modern data science libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, and/or TensorFlow.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clientele, and other stakeholders in project planning and problem resolution.
• Under supervision, provide professional services aligned with day-to-day objectives and receive mentorship from senior personnel.
• Undertake and participate in projects to develop professional skills and expertise.
• Participate in planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise.
• Conduct research and reporting with recommendations or alternative proposals as requested by management.
• Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the objectives of the operating unit.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Python programming

SQL

NumPy

Pandas

Scikit-learn

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree (pursuing)

Tools

NumPy

Pandas

Scikit-learn

PyTorch

TensorFlow

SQL

Job description

Highmark Health invites graduate students to join the Summer 2027 Data Science Research & Development Internship. You will apply advanced data science, ML, AI, and software engineering techniques to address clinical and healthcare challenges, collaborating with researchers, data scientists, ML engineers, and software developers.

The program offers four tracks—Knowledge Graphs, Medical Imaging, Predictive Modeling, and AI Applications—along with mentorship and opportunities to work on high-impact