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Machine Learning PhD Intern, Economics

1 week, 3 days ago
United States
Internship
Entry Level
AI Research Scientist
Data Science and Analytics
Keras Machine Learning Pandas Python R Scikit-learn SQL TensorFlow XGBoost
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instacart.careers

instacart.careers

Instacart is a leading grocery technology company in North America that works with grocers and retailers to transform how people shop. They partner with over 1,000 national, regional, and local retail banners to facilitate online shopping, delivery, an...

Internet Software & Services
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Description

  • Design and build end-to-end machine learning solutions.
  • Work in small, cross-functional product teams with ownership of projects.
  • Collaborate with economists, data scientists, operations research scientists, and machine learning engineers to share learnings and best practices.
  • Develop high-impact solutions that support Instacart's growth plans.
  • Work with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders from problem understanding through solution recommendation and controlled testing.
  • Own a large part of the process, including testing solutions in controlled experiments.
  • Suggest and drive organization-wide initiatives.

Requirements

  • Current or recently graduated PhD student in economics or a related field with a focus on data-intensive problems.
  • Background combining economic theory, applied econometrics, and business acumen.
  • Experience with causal inference using observational and experimental data.
  • Proficiency in Python or R.
  • Fluency with data manipulation tools such as SQL and Pandas.
  • Experience with machine learning tools such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, or Keras/TensorFlow.
  • Relevant research experience, typically in computationally intensive empirical topics.
  • Exposure to machine learning coursework and applications.
  • Self-motivation and a strong sense of ownership.

Benefits

  • Highly market-competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Remote work with Instacart's Flex First policy.
  • Flexible choice of work location, including home, office, or a coffee shop.
  • Regular in-person events to stay connected and build community.
  • Location-based base pay range for US candidates, with posted hourly rates varying by state.

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