Research Analyst Intern

Huck Adventures; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Huck Adventures is looking for a Research Intern to join their Otter Applied Research Department in Boulder, Colorado. This role involves conducting research to reduce paper consumption in the outdoor industry and applying innovative NLP solutions.

The internship lasts 16 weeks and candidates must be enrolled in a degree program post-internship. Key responsibilities include conducting interviews with industry leaders and contributing to product development through thorough research.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in theoretical and empirical research.
• Experience in using Google Sheets and Excel.
• Ability to communicate research findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Research to advance technology in the outdoor industry.
• Contribute research for Otter product development.
• Interview industry experts and leaders.

Skills

Research

Data analytics

Communication

Google Sheets / Excel

Programming Language

Education

BA in Computer Science

Job description

Otter’s mission is to provide accessible and innovative digital solutions for the outdoor industry to save them time and money while also protecting the outdoors by combating deforestation. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Otter are builders at heart and tree huggers. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to reduce their environmental impact on the planet.

Job Description

Otter is seeking Research Interns to join our team to discover new innovations for the outdoor industry. These teams are part of the Otter Applied Research Department to reduce paper consumption in the USA and research the impact outdoor companies have on the environment.

The opportunities and challenges of this work are immense. As a Research Intern, you will help us apply cutting‑edge NLP algorithms to a wide range of media understanding challenges at Otter. The duration of this internship is 16 weeks with Summer, Fall, and Winter start dates. Internships will be awarded on a rolling basis and candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Perform research to advance the technology in the outdoor industry
• Contribute research that can be applied to Otter product development.
• Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various deployed systems.
• Interview industry experts and leaders

Minimum Qualifications:

• A strong interest in theoretical and empirical research and for answering hard questions with research.
• BA in computer Science
• Extrovert willing to talk to people
• Experience in Google Sheets / Excel, writing
• Data analytics
• Program Language experience 2 years.
• Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co‑op.
• Comfort manipulating and analyzing data.
• Ability to communicate research in a clear, precise, and actionable manner.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.