Population Data Science Intern - Project 4

Swansea University
Swansea
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Population Data Science Intern - Project 4

Job Number SU01422 Contract Type Fixed Term Salary £23,477 to £23,477 per annum Working Pattern Full Time Faculty/Directorate Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science Location Singleton Campus, Swansea Closing Date 26 Mar 2026 Interview Date 16 Apr 2026 Informal Enquiries

  • Ashley Akbari
  • Alysha Morgan

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

Our interdisciplinary workforce is involved in major projects and research programmes, applying methodological and applied skills across multiple disciplines to support and achieve our world‑leading innovations. These skills include, but are not limited to, software development, database development/management, epidemiology, Geographical Information Systems, statistics, data mining, data visualisation, infrastructure‑related projects, website development, training and end‑user support, project management, and more.

This summer internship program offers a 3‑month paid position to students interested in gaining, developing, and applying their skills and experience within a real‑world, highly secure, state‑of‑the‑art environment. It is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills working as part of a multidisciplinary team, enhancing your experience on your path to further employment. We are looking for applicants who can work well as part of a team, are responsible for their work, and are interested in contributing to delivering measurable output during their internship.

This internship is open to all degree programs at Swansea University or elsewhere. It will be especially relevant to students from disciplines that possess the skills and expertise listed above. Experience in line with the Summer Intern Brochure Intern project IDs (see specific skills and suitable background is identified alongside each Intern Project ID).

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Note: We have vacancies in several project areas, so please submit an application to each project area you wish to be shortlisted for. Please make clear in your cover letter, in relation to each project number you are applying for, how you meet the requirements for that specific 'Population Science Data Intern - Project number' which you are applying for.

Please note that no additional funding is available to cover accommodation or travel costs beyond the salary.

Internships are offered on a full‑time basis, which is a standard 35‑hour working week, but there is some flexibility where appropriate.

Students on a tier 4 visa are limited to working 20 hours per week, and Master's students are limited to 20 hours per week.


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