What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Research Internship – Science, Internship position at Jobright.ai?
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Job Summary:
Amazon is seeking a Research Science intern focused on Operations Research and Optimization. In this role, you will apply theory into practice through experimentation and invention, developing algorithms and leveraging machine learning techniques to improve operational efficiencies across Amazon's fulfillment, logistics, and supply chain operations.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and apply optimization, causal inference, and time series modeling techniques to drive operational efficiencies and improve decision-making across Amazon's fulfillment, logistics, and supply chain operations
• Design and implement scalable algorithms and data structures to support complex optimization systems
• Leverage statistical methods and machine learning to uncover insights and patterns in large-scale operations data
• Prototype and validate new approaches through rigorous experimentation and analysis
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams of researchers, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate research outputs into tangible business impact
Qualifications:
Required:
• Are enrolled in a PhD in operations research, applied mathematics, theoretical computer science, or equivalent
• Are 18 years of age or older
• Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
• Can relocate to where the internship is based
Preferred:
• Experience in causal modeling like graphical models, causal Bayesian network, potential outcomes, A/B testing, experiments, quasi-experiments, and data science workflows
• Experience with at least one modern language such as Java, Python, C , or C# including object-oriented design
Company:
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1994, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a team of 10001 employees. The company is currently Public Company. Amazon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.
