Career Opportunities

Submit an Opportunity

The Department of Statistics welcomes employers, organizations, and research partners to share internship and full‑time opportunities for our undergraduate and graduate students. Please use the form below to submit your position. Our team reviews each submission to ensure accuracy and relevance before posting it publicly on this page.

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Once approved, opportunities will appear in the “Current Listings” section below.

Current Job & Internship Listings

  • Astrazeneca | Postdoctoral Fellow – Statistical methods on Dose Optimization in Oncology and Informing Late Phase.
  • Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | Currently recruiting for a PhD-level statistician for the role of Mathematical Statistician position in Silver Spring, MD, within CDER. This role offers the chance to work on challenging scientific problems, contribute to regulatory science, and be part of a collaborative and mission-driven organization. Please email your CV to Dr. Yu-Ting Weng at yu-ting.weng@fda.hhs.gov

Explore Careers in Statistics

Students in the Department of Statistics develop strong analytical, computational, and problem‑solving skills that prepare them for a wide range of careers across industry, government, research, and nonprofit sectors. Statistics graduates pursue roles in:

  • Data science and analytics

  • Biostatistics and public health

  • Finance, actuarial science, and risk modeling

  • Technology and software development

  • Government and policy analysis

  • Research labs and academic institutions

Experience‑based learning such as internships, research, and project‑based coursework helps students build professional networks, clarify career goals, and strengthen their readiness for the workforce.

Industry Job Boards & Career Resources

Below is a curated list of reputable job boards, internship programs, and professional organizations relevant to statistics, data science, and quantitative careers.