Employment Type: Internship
Contract Duration: 6 months extendable to 11 months
At IATA, we speak for the airlines of the
world, serving and supporting over 300 of them across all continents. We
are passionate and knowledgeable about the aviation industry, and we strive to
make it safer, smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive. We celebrate
diversity and inclusion in our workforce, and we respect and value the
different backgrounds, perspectives and skills of our employees. We also care
about our employees’ wellbeing, and we provide flexible work arrangements,
travel benefits, family-friendly policies, equal pay and a day off on your
birthday. We believe in giving back to the community and encourage our staff to
participate in volunteering activities that support causes they care about. We
encourage you to join our global community of aviation enthusiasts, and we will
do our best to make you feel comfortable during the interview process. IATA is
more than a trade association; it is a vision of a better future for air
travel.
About the team you are joining
Reporting to the Senior Data Scientist, the Intern
Data Scientist will work within the Data Science team and support the technical
implementation of cross-divisional data science solutions to use cases that
span across multiple business areas. The ideal candidate should have a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and understanding of
statistical modelling, machine learning, and data analysis techniques.
What your day would be like
You will be an integral part of the
Data Science team, and your main responsibilities will include:
Contributing and assisting to the project management of the data science portfolio, including the monitoring, and tracking of project progress, timelines, and deliverables.
Supporting the preparation of slides, visualizations, and other presentation materials for key internal and external meetings related to Data Science.
Collecting and cleaning data from various sources to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Conducting analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business decisions by leveraging data science methods.
Assisting in the development and implementation of statistical modeling and machine learning solutions that integrate with existing systems and processes.
Supporting the generation of actionable insights using machine learning models by working with data from multiple data sources.
Coordinating and supporting engagement activities such as email communications for setting up meetups.
We would love to hear from you if
Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or business.
Passionate about data and analyzing data or previous internship or work experience in a data-related field – including experience in data science and analysis (advantageous).
Knowledge in ML, time series or deep learning algorithms for regression, classification, forecasting or clustering problems.
Familiarity with natural language processing techniques and Generative AI.
Good knowledge in Python/R and SQL programming.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Fluent reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English.
Travel Required: N
Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you!