StataCorp summer internship program

Application period for Summer 2009: January 15–February 15, 2009

StataCorp summer internships offer the opportunity for students to learn the inner workings of statistical software development and support by working closely with StataCorp technical staff. Statistical software development is a uniquely challenging and rewarding career, ideal for those with a graduate education in statistics (or related fields) and for those with a keen interest in using their problem-solving skills to produce commercial software for use by all types of scientists, from medical professionals to leaders in finance.

StataCorp, located near the Texas A&M campus in College Station, Texas, is a growing company that for over 20 years has been a leader in statistical software, primarily through our flagship product, Stata. Stata provides an integrated statistics, graphics, and data-management solution for anyone who analyzes data.

We develop, distribute, and support Stata software. Our technical staff also contribute to the Stata Journal and books published by Stata Press, teach online training courses, attend Stata user-group and professional meetings, and interact with our world-wide base of Stata users.

StataCorp offers exciting opportunities for summer interns. Job duties include

• learning how to use Stata and how to program in Stata
• answering technical questions from Stata users via email
• creating technical support materials, such as FAQs and NetCourses
• assisting in adding new statistical features to Stata, including programming, testing, and documenting these features
• collaborating on projects suitable for publication in the Stata Journal

The candidate must

• be currently or about-to-be enrolled in a graduate program in statistics, biostatistics, econometrics, computer science, or a related quantitative field
• have good technical writing skills and the ability to effectively communicate in English

The preferred candidate will have

• a strong mathematical background
• experience programming in statistical languages such as Stata
• experience programming in scientific languages such as C/Fortran

Intern salary is commensurate with skills and experience.

The application period for Summer 2009 is January 15–February 15, 2009. StataCorp will not accept applications for summer internships outside this period. Be sure to indicate job code RA-1 on your application. Submit a letter of inquiry and resume by email or fax to

Roberto G. Gutierrez
hrd@stata.com
fax: 979-696-4601