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Data Science Internship

Manchester, United Kingdom
2026-09-18

Role Description

**Data Science Intern** **Location:** United Kingdom **Work Arrangement:** Remote **Employment Type:** Internship **Experience Level:** Entry Level **About the Opportunity** Are you curious about how data can be transformed into insights, intelligent models, and real-world solutions? We are looking for a **motivated and analytical Data Science Intern** on behalf of one of our clients operating in India. This opportunity is designed for **students, recent graduates, and aspiring data professionals** who are ready to move beyond theory and gain hands-on exposure to **Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence** . As part of this opportunity, you’ll work on data-driven projects alongside experienced professionals in a **collaborative remote environment** . You’ll get the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to practical challenges, strengthen your technical skills, and understand how data science is applied in real-world business scenarios. **Role Overview** As a **Data Science Intern** , you’ll be involved across different stages of the data science lifecycle—from **preparing and exploring data to building models and turning results into meaningful insights** . Your experience may include working with **data preparation, exploratory data analysis, statistical modelling, data visualisation, machine learning, and analytical interpretation** while contributing to practical projects. We’re looking for someone with a foundation in **Python, SQL, Statistics, and Machine Learning** , along with strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and a genuine interest in using data to **understand problems, discover patterns, and build smarter solutions** . Key Responsibilities * **Data Sourcing and Preparation:** Collect, organize, validate, and manage datasets from various internal and external sources. * **Data Cleaning and Transformation:** Clean, preprocess, and transform data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and suitability for analysis and modelling. * **Exploratory Data Analysis:** Examine datasets to identify trends, patterns, relationships, and potential anomalies. * **Statistical Analysis:** Apply appropriate statistical methods to generate meaningful, data-driven insights. * **Machine Learning Support:** Assist with the development, testing, and evaluation of machine learning models. * **Feature Engineering:** Create, select, and refine relevant features to support effective model development. * **Model Evaluation:** Measure model performance using suitable evaluation metrics and analytical techniques. * **SQL Development:** Create, optimize, and manage SQL queries to retrieve, combine, manipulate, and analyse data efficiently. * **Data Visualization:** Build clear visualizations, dashboards, reports, and summaries to present analytical findings. * **Insight Communication:** Interpret analytical and model results and translate them into practical business recommendations. * **Business Contribution:** Support data-driven solutions that address business and operational challenges. * **Documentation:** Maintain detailed documentation of datasets, methodologies, analytical processes, experiments, and project outcomes. * **Collaboration:** Work with Data Scientists, Data Analysts, Data Engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions. * **Knowledge Sharing:** Contribute to technical discussions, project reviews, team meetings, and knowledge-sharing activities. * **Continuous Learning:** Keep up to date with emerging tools, technologies, and developments in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. **Required Qualifications** * Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. * Basic to intermediate proficiency in Python. * Fundamental understanding of statistics, probability, and data analysis. * Familiarity with machine learning concepts, algorithms, and model development. * Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases. * Understanding of data cleaning, preprocessing, and exploratory data analysis (EDA). * Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote team environment. * Strong willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and methodologies. **Technical Skills** Candidates should have experience or academic exposure to some of the following: * **Python** * **Pandas** * **NumPy** * **Scikit-learn** * **Matplotlib** * **Seaborn** * **SQL** * **Jupyter Notebook** * **Git and GitHub** * **Power BI** * **Tableau** * **TensorFlow** * **PyTorch** Knowledge of every technology listed above is **not mandatory.** Candidates with strong fundamentals and a willingness to develop additional skills are encouraged to apply. **Preferred Qualifications** * Academic, personal, research, or portfolio-based data science projects. * Experience working with public or real-world datasets. * Understanding of regression, classification, clustering, or time-series analysis. * Familiarity with feature engineering and model optimisation. * Knowledge of model evaluation techniques. * Experience creating dashboards or analytical reports. * Exposure to artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, automation, or Generative AI. * Basic understanding of cloud-based data platforms. * Demonstrated ability to learn technical concepts independently. What You Will Gain * Practical exposure to professional data science workflows and industry practices. * Experience working with real-world datasets and solving analytical challenges. * Hands-on experience in Python-based data analysis and processing. * Exposure to machine learning development, testing, and model evaluation. * Practical experience using SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis. * The opportunity to strengthen your data visualisation, dashboard creation, and reporting skills. * Familiarity with industry-relevant data science tools and technologies. * Experience collaborating with professionals in a remote working environment. * Development of technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. * Practical project experience to showcase in your professional portfolio. * An internship completion certificate upon successfully completing the programme. **Candidate Profile** This opportunity is well suited for candidates who: * Are pursuing or have recently completed a technical or quantitative degree. * Have a genuine interest in Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Data Analytics. * Enjoy working with data and solving analytical challenges. * Are comfortable learning new tools and technologies. * Demonstrate curiosity, attention to detail, and initiative. * Can manage responsibilities effectively in a remote environment. * Are interested in developing practical experience alongside their academic or early-career development. **Position Details** * **Position:** Data Science Intern * **Location:** UK * **Work Mode:** Remote * **Experience:** Students, Recent Graduates, and Entry-Level Candidates * **Focus Areas:** Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Predictive Analytics

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