Data Science Intern

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

LIGO Laboratory (the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory) seeks a highly motivated and skilled Data Science Intern to join its team.  

This position is an in-person role, located in Pasadena, California. The internship is for 10 hours per week, with the flexibility to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer.

LIGO Laboratory is a National Science Foundation major facility dedicated to observing the newly discovered gravitational-wave universe. Jointly operated by the California Institute of Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the LIGO Laboratory operates world-leading observatories near Richland, WA and Baton Rouge, LA as well as R&D centers on the Caltech and MIT campuses. The LIGO Laboratory’s mission spans a broad and vibrant array of activities related to gravitational-wave physics and astronomy, including detector operations, R&D toward detector improvements, gravitational-wave astrophysics, observatory operations, and education and public outreach.

For more information, please visit the Laboratory website: www.ligo.caltech.edu

• Work with LIGO’s data science staff on projects related to LIGO’s gravitational wave data analysis
• Help develop and test web apps for gravitational wave data visualization, like those available on the Gravitational Wave Open Science Center (gwosc.org)
• Gain experience with python programming, as well as an introduction to LIGO science and data
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  

• Basic knowledge of Python programming language
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently on software development tasks

• College level physics or astronomy classes

• Resume
• Cover letter explaining your interest in LIGO