Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking an intern (sophomore, junior, or senior year of college/university) to work with organizing research documents across multiple disciplines. Interns may assist with administrative office tasks, such as maintaining internal library resources or organizing internal library resources. Interns assist senior staff with data gathering and analysis, along with other tasks. Tasks may include a review of professional journals and publications to extract and summarize information relevant to assigned research projects; research using internet-based search techniques, informational resources, and other available research tools.
As an intern, you will have the chance to learn through close interactions with senior research scientists that will provide you with opportunities for technical exploration. You will also assist with routine office tasks, such as ordering supplies, printing/binding reports, and maintaining internal library resources. You may also assist in data analysis, visualization methods, and digitizing unformatted data on technical applications for relevant documents.
Technical Intern Required Skills:
Due to the nature of the work, qualified candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. The candidate must be an enrolled full-time Sophomore, Junior, or Senior student and have a GPA of 3.0 or greater (out of a 4.0) towards any B.A. or B.S. degree in Library Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, or Mathematics with 1-2 years of experience. The candidate must be able to work independently and must have good oral and written communication skills.
Technical Intern Desired Qualifications:
A candidate with a basic understanding of mathematical modeling of physical or engineering systems or processes is desirable. Basic computer programming and data analysis in any of the following languages are desirable: Python, Java, JavaScript, C, C++, C#. Familiarity with technical record keeping and organization are a plus. Familiarity with Windows, MS Office, Linux, SharePoint, Git, and Jira is also a plus. Demonstrated strong research and analytical skills are a plus.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
Who is ARA?
Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,292 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.
ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company.
To find out more about what the Algorithms, Modeling & Assessments Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/