We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture
Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning.
Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.
We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.
Ascend Learning leads the way in innovation and solution creation to improve outcomes and deliver results for students, educators, and healthcare workers in the ever-changing field of healthcare. We offer advanced resources that drive nursing success, empower front-line certified allied health workers, help physicians pass boards and stay current, and provide education management tools for medical education programs.
What You'll Do
Our AI&ML Division within Ascend Learning Technology Advancement Organization is seeking a motivated, energetic Data Science Intern with background in data science & machine learning and good communication skills. The ideal candidate will be passionate about extracting meaningful insights from complex data and using those insights to drive decision-making. This internship will provide hands-on data science experience and an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology.
As a Data Science Intern, you will collaborate closely with our team of expert data scientists, engineers, architects, and quality engineers. Yor will contribute to the experimentation and development of advanced analytics models to drive innovation and business solutions. The intern will be reporting to the Director of Data Science.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
This position will work hybrid from our Leawood, KS office.
How You’ll Spend Your Time
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to understand business challenges and analytical requirements.
Design and execute experiments, engage in rapid prototyping, and implement solutions by crafting predictive and machine learning models to deliver actionable insights.
Visualize and communicate data analysis and findings in a clear and effective manner using appropriate tools.
Utilize advanced data and AI platforms, including Snowflake, SQL Server, Azure ML to develop queries and construct ML models.
Thoroughly document and manage project requirements, data, and technical details to ensure continuity and reference for future projects.
What You'll Need
Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science, Data Science or Data Analytics related field
Knowledge of various statistical and machine learning techniques such as classification, regression, clustering, natural language processing
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R and familiarity with SQL.
Experience with data science toolkits and libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, pandas).
Experience with LLM and Langchain, Azure ML is a plus.
Strong problem solving, strong conceptual thinking, and effective communication skills.
Benefits
Flexible and generous paid time off
Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.
About Ascend Learning
As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.
Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education
Industries
E-learning
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