Computational Social Science Intern (summer 2026)

Protagonist Technology LLC

Washington DC, US
$20.00 / hour; not specified; not specified ph
On-site
Python or r for data analysis
Sql and data manipulation
Supervised and unsupervised learning
Fuse rigorous, methodologically sound analysis with cutting-edge technology to quantitatively analyze open-source media and deliver strategic recommendations

Job Summary

  • Fuse rigorous, methodologically sound analysis with cutting-edge technology to quantitatively analyze open-source media and deliver strategic recommendations.
  • Collect and curate data from various sources, clean and transform datasets, and apply machine learning and NLP techniques to large, unstructured text datasets.
  • Collaborate across teams to ensure analytics align with broader project goals and contribute to client deliverables by packaging and explaining relevant data insights.

Matching Summary

Fuse rigorous, methodologically sound analysis with cutting-edge technology to quantitatively analyze open-source media and deliver strategic recommendations.

Salary

$20.00 / hour; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python or R for data analysis
  • SQL and data manipulation
  • Supervised and unsupervised learning
  • Natural language processing tools
  • Data visualization tools
  • Data collection and preparation

Nice-to-have

  • Git and collaborative tools
  • Cloud platforms experience
  • Social media text datasets
  • Computational text analysis
  • Political communication interest

Key Requirements

  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Eligible for U.S. Government contracts
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field
  • Demonstrable computational training

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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