2022 Data Science Internship null

In this internship, you will assist our data science team in a wide variety of analytical and reporting tasks to support Cubane’s business operations. We will cover all aspects of Data Science Platform like Data Engineering, Machine Learning and Data analysis & communications.

Please note this is a casual position with a maximum of two days a week. We can accommodate flexible work hours to fit your university commitments.

Required skills: Python/R, SQL, git

About Cubane:

Cubane Consulting is a world-leading provider of benchmarking services to universities. A small firm, with 40 people across offices in Sydney, London, and Toronto, we work with some of the most prestigious universities in the world, as members of our collaborative benchmarking and insights programme, known as UniForum.

Cubane is part of Nous Group, an international management consultancy with over 600 people working across Australia and New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, and Canada. Nous is recognised as Australia’s top workplace, ranking first in the 2021 Great Places to Work Awards (Australia). Nous has also been acknowledged as one of the Top 100 Graduate Employers of 2021 by GradAustralia. Cubane and Nous work together to support shared university clients based on high quality data, evidence, and strategic advice.

As an Intern, Data Science, you will:

• Assist in developing Cubane’s analytical and reporting tools through:
  • Data analysis
  • Coding including scripts in R and Python
  • Creating automated reporting products in Shiny or Flask
  • Writing and review of documents, including knowledge base articles and other training material
• Conducting data analysis to support operations improvement initiatives, including updates to methodologies and guidance
• Support the development of new applications

Skills we seek:

• Proficiency in Python and R highly regarded
• Experience in building programmable visualisations like Shiny and Flask highly regarded
• Good understanding of Database schema and some understanding of SQL is a definite plus
• Experience building statistical/machine learning models
• Ability to communicate complex analysis

A bit about you:

• Enthusiastic, curious, detail-oriented, and willing to learn
• In your final or penultimate year of a Bachelors/Master’s degree preferably in a quantitative discipline such as Data Science, Mathematics or Statistics
• Intelligent and academically accomplished – a distinction average or above is essential
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interpret and translate complex information
• Comfortable working autonomously and in a self-managed way, using initiative to draw on the expertise of those around you

Benefits of working with us

• Belong to a small, supportive team that cares about your professional development
• Opportunities to grow with us as we expand into new products and sectors
• Cubane is a flexible workplace that offers hybrid working.

Finally, some important details...

Cubane is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and First Nations people.

If you are interested in working on complex problems and want to be part of a dynamic team that puts people at the centre of everything, then we'd love to hear from you! Please click apply below.

To apply for a role at Cubane in Australia you must have an Australian Permanent Residency or the right to work in Australia.

Please note if you are successful in the recruitment process, you will be required to undertake background screening prior to your commencement at Cubane.