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The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work.
Position Summary
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is offering a Virtual Spring Internship to a qualified candidate who will support the DIGITAL Data Infrastructure & Service Support team. This paid internship is a part-time, temporary employment opportunity averaging 20 - 30 hours per week for a postgraduate student or PhD candidate. PCORI does not provide housing for out-of-town residents. All applicants must be eligible to work in the US and located in the US. Interested parties may apply for internships in multiple departments; please include a specific cover letter for each position.
Pay Range and Employment Status:
Interns shall be classified as temporary employees who are hired as interim replacements, to temporarily supplement the workforce, or to assist in the completion of a specific project and who are temporarily scheduled to work for a limited duration. Employment beyond any initially stated period does not in any way imply a change in employment status. Temporary workers are not eligible for PCORI benefits.
Current master's level and above students will be paid $20.00 per hour.
The DIGITAL – Data Infrastructure & Program Support department is seeking an intern for the summer 2023 semester who will have the opportunity to:
- Participate in a project that organizes and prepares unstructured and semi structured data sources for Ingestion in to a data lake by identifying data field values within the source document and designing logic for data extraction. It also creates technical documentation for Azure Synapse Analytics environment and the objects within. Scripts in pipelines, views, functions, and procedures will also be documented with script comments and flow diagrams.
- Gain exposure to teamwork and practice Scrum in a professional environment.
- Gain experience with Azure environment more specifically to Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure DevOps
- Build skills in Data Processing and Data Warehouse/Lake house development with SQL and python.
Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.
Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Required Skills
The Data and Technology Infrastructure and Solutions team is seeking an intern that will meet the following requirements:
- Database Development, Data Engineering, Data analytics, and Business Intelligence with hands on experience in SQL & Python.
- Basic understanding of Common Expression, JSON & XML.
Required Experience
Ideal candidates will be pursuing their postgraduate education in one of the following areas: Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Application Process:
Applications for the PCORI Summer Internship Program will be accepted up to 12:00pm EST on Monday February 13th. Applicants who are chosen will be phone screened by PCORI People Strategy and Services. Virtual interviews with relevant intern supervisors will take place from February 27th – March 3rd.
Key Dates:
Internship Application Submission Deadline – February 13, 2023
Summer Internship Start Date – June 5, 2023
Summer Internship End Date – August 11, 2023
Application Instructions:
PCORI will only consider complete applications that include:
- A cover letter
- An up-to-date resume
The health and safety of our employees is a top priority. As part of that commitment, PCORI requires all employees, regardless of remote work status, to be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or new employee at PCORI, you will be required to comply with PCORI's vaccination policy, report your vaccination status, and provide proof of vaccination. Compliance with the policy does allow for exceptions, but those exceptions will only be granted in circumstances related to medical conditions, disabilities, and sincerely held religious beliefs. Continuing with this application indicates your intent to comply with PCORI's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
PCORI conducts background checks on all applicants.
PCORI’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
PCORI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity both internal and external to the workplace. You can learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
