实习生，流行病学、数据科学与评估-远程

Overview
Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.
The Data Science & Evaluation team is seeking a part-time Epidemiology Intern to support the Annual Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update. This position provides hands-on experience working with national surveillance and healthcare datasets, conducting epidemiologic analyses, producing statistical reports, and developing procedures that support high-quality, reproducible public health research.
The American Heart Association’s Internship Program provides college students an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets for individuals interested in gaining work experience with a non-profit, voluntary health organization.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as training and support locally and through our National Center.#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.
Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week

• Internship Duration: 1/25/27-5/7/27​

• Location: Remote

• Salary: $23.00 per hour

Internship Outcomes:
Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

• Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment.

• Opportunity to explore a career-path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization.

• Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities
Tasks could include things like the following:

• Extracting, analyzing and summarizing prevalence, mortality, and health care utilization, expenditure and outcome data using national data sets (i.e., NHANES, NHIS, CDC WONDER, HCUP, MEPS, etc.).

• Assisting with the collection, management, analysis, and reporting of cardiovascular disease and stroke-related data.

• Creating and updating statistical tables, figures, charts, and supporting documentation for scientific reports and publications.

• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs), analytic documentation, and process guides for data extraction, analysis, reporting, and quality assurance activities.

• Collaborating with epidemiologists, data scientists, and scientific volunteers to respond to data requests and support annual publication activities.

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 and commitment to working with chronic disease data and populations; this role focuses on chronic disease initiatives and is not centered on infectious disease research or programs.

• Ability to conduct quantitative analyses, interpret public health data, develop written procedures and documentation, and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams to support high-quality, reproducible research and reporting efforts.

• Experience using approved enterprise or closed-system AI tools to support data analysis, documentation, quality assurance, or scientific 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 work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.

• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection.

• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30 am-5 pm CST.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future. For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.

Compensation & Benefits
The job application window is expected to close: October 16, 2026.
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation and Performance – Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and an environment in which to work and grow. And we do.

• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

• Healthcare Benefits – You will have the opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs. We also provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost as a confidential program designed to assist employees and family members with personal issues that affect their relationships at home or at work.

Apply Today:So, are you ready to intern for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases?
The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
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