Data Scientist Intern at Google

Seniority in posting: Intern & Apprentice

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Location: Zurich, Zurich
Type: Internship
Level: intern
Posted: Aug 17, 2026

Description

Google is hiring a Data Scientist Intern to support research on business models and search techniques, produce quantitative and qualitative models of business dynamics and user behavior, and identify areas for further investigation. The role requires a student in the penultimate year of an accredited full-time PhD program in a relevant technical field, experience with statistical software and data analysis methods, and availability for a full-time 13-week internship in Switzerland during Summer 2027. Applications are due by 23 October 2026.

Required Skills

Python
R
SAS
MATLAB
Statistical analysis
Linear models
Hypothesis testing
Bayesian methods
Causal inference

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Currently enrolled in the penultimate year of a full-time PhD program in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related technical field involving experimental design and quantitative analysis of experimental data.
Required Previous Experiences: Experience working with datasets using Python, R, SAS, MATLAB, or other statistical software.
Experience with statistical data analysis methods, including linear models, hypothesis testing, multi-level models, and Bayesian methods.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with causal inference methods.
Experience developing intellectual capital, such as peer-reviewed publications.
Ability to complete a minimum 13-week internship in Switzerland starting between May and July 2027.