Remote Epidemiology Data Science Intern

American Heart Association; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote internship

Hands-on experience

Professional development

Job summary

American Heart Association’s Data Science & Evaluation team seeks a part-time Epidemiology Intern to support the Annual Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update. Remote work, 20–25 hours weekly, duration 1/25/27–5/7/27, paying $23.00 per hour.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with national datasets (NHANES, NHIS, CDC WONDER, HCUP, MEPS) and assist in epidemiologic analyses, SOP development, and data reporting for high-quality public health research.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Statistics, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of statistical software such as cloud-based SAS and/or R required.
• Interest in chronic disease data and populations; role focuses on chronic disease initiatives and not infectious disease.
• Ability to conduct quantitative analyses, interpret public health data, and develop written procedures.
• Experience using enterprise or closed-system AI tools to support data analysis or reporting is preferred.
• Coursework or experience in epidemiologic methods, statistics, and population health research.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality assurance.
• Effective oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F 8:30 am-5 pm CST.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Extracting, analyzing and summarizing prevalence, mortality, and health care data using national datasets.
• Assisting with collection, management, analysis, and reporting of cardiovascular disease and stroke data.
• Creating and updating statistical tables, figures, charts, and supporting documentation for reports and publications.
• Developing and maintaining SOPs, analytic documentation, and process guides for data activities.
• Collaborating with epidemiologists, data scientists, and volunteers to respond to data requests and support annual publications.

Skills

Epidemiology methods

Data analysis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Statistics, or related field

Tools

SAS

R

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

American Heart Association’s Data Science & Evaluation team seeks a part-time Epidemiology Intern to support the Annual Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update. Remote work, 20–25 hours weekly, duration 1/25/27–5/7/27, paying $23.00 per hour.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with national datasets (NHANES, NHIS, CDC WONDER, HCUP, MEPS) and assist in epidemiologic analyses, SOP development, and data reporting for high-quality public health research.