Data Analytics Fellow - Undergrad

About the role

The Office of Information Technology at Duke University is seeking a Data Analytics Fellow to join their team. This 12-month program is available exclusively to 2025 and 2026 graduates from Duke or NCCU.

Responsibilities

• Coincide and participate in collecting, interpreting, documenting, and summarizing data to support research and information gathering activities.
• Filter and clean data, review reports, logs, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to identify trends and insights in historical data.
• Design reports using tools such as statistics, graphs, images, and lists to help stakeholders easily interpret the data. Communicate results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide interpretation and recommendations to decision-makers, ensuring stakeholders understand nuances in analyses and limitations of methodologies.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mathematics, Computer Science, or another quantitative field.
• Proficiency with data analysis in Python or R, and SQL.
• Experience with creating dashboards or other data visualizations within analytics platforms.
• Understanding of different data formatting (JSON, CSV, Parquet) and data storage models (Data Lake, Star Schema).
• Passion for turning data into actionable insights.
• Curiosity for discovering and learning new tools and technologies.
• Technical expertise in data exploration and visualization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an agile environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with git.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Proficiency with Tableau, Power BI, and other Business Intelligence platforms.
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Open Shift).
• Experience contributing in an Agile team environment.

Benefits

This position is Hybrid. The position allows hybrid work (approximately twice per month) or in-person work at our Durham, NC location, with occasional travel (approximately once per month) to other institutions in North Carolina.

Why Join Us

The Data Analytics Practice within Duke’s Office of Information Technology is a new practice that provides Data Visualization, Data Engineering, and Data Science support for the university’s institutional, academic, and research needs. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that actively engages with the research community and promotes the use of advanced computing technologies in research and education.

Additional Information

Learn more about Duke University’s competitive benefits package: HR.Duke.Edu/Benefits

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Use hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Communicate effectively through speaking and writing.
• Perform repetitive motions such as typing, clicking, and scrolling.
• Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds.

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh