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Data Science for Development Graduate Student Intern

Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA at UC Berkeley)
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Data Science for Development (DS4D) Graduate Student Intern

Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA)

 

About CEGA

The Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) is a hub for research, training and innovation headquartered at the University of California, Berkeley. We generate insights that decision-makers can use to improve policies, programs, and people’s lives. Our best-in-class academic network includes nearly 200 faculty, 85 scholars from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)—primarily from East and West Africa—and hundreds of graduate students from diverse academic disciplines who produce rigorous evidence about what works to expand education, health, and economic opportunities for people living in poverty. Our business model involves curating policy-relevant research agendas in collaboration with development leaders, overseeing competitive grant-making to answer critical questions, investing in research capacity, and strategically connecting research and ideas to inform decision-making by governments, NGOs, and the private sector.


 

CEGA values diversity and seeks to include people from under-represented groups on our team. Read our values statement. 

 

Application Review Date

The application deadline for this job is Friday, May 8th, 2026. 

 

About the Position

CEGA seeks a graduate student intern to support the Data Science for Development (DS4D) program. Reporting to the DS4D Program Manager, the intern will play a hands-on role in building open educational resources for data science in development contexts, supporting the Togo Data Lab (TDL)’s curriculum development initiatives, and helping forge research partnerships with Togolese universities. The position requires high attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently, flexibly, and effectively under tight deadlines. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organized self-starter eager to contribute to the success of a dynamic research organization, while expanding their networks and positioning themselves for future career growth.

 

Hours and Compensation

Expected 5-10 hours/week. CEGA compensates graduate student interns at $27/hour.

 

Location

Hybrid, spending half-time working in our office in Berkeley, CA (Giannini Hall)

 

Duration

May 25th-August 31st, 2026, ​​with the potential to extend into the fall semester conditional on satisfactory performance.

 

Start Date

May 25th (negotiable)

 

Responsibilities

Adapting Berkeley’s Data Science Open Educational Resources to CEGA’s GitHub

  • Transfer Geo4Dev geospatial learning modules to CEGA’s institutional GitHub, structuring them as accessible, well-documented learning resources for development researchers.
  • Adapt D-Lab training materials for African social scientists integrating Python and Generative AI into their research workflows, and publish these adapted materials to CEGA’s GitHub.
  • Use the above open resources to inform Togo Data Lab (TDL) efforts to support Togolese universities (University of Kara and University of Lomé) in developing interdisciplinary, undergraduate-level data science curricula, drawing on UC Berkeley models such as Data Science for Economists (ECON 148).

Operational and Administrative Support

  • Scope a strategy and operational pipeline for channeling UC Berkeley undergraduate and graduate research talent (through programs such as URAP and the Data Discovery Program) to provide targeted research support to active TDL projects.
  • Assist program staff in coordinating and finalizing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Togolese university partners.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce and other program tracking systems. 
  • Support other data, operational, and programmatic tasks as assigned.

 

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled graduate student
  • Background in data science, statistics, economics, public policy, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Python, including familiarity with data science libraries (pandas, NumPy) and experience with—or strong interest in—large language models and AI tooling
  • Prior experience with curriculum development or instructional design, particularly in data science or quantitative methods with statistical programming languages like Python or R
  • Experience with, or demonstrated interest in, geospatial analysis and remote sensing methods
  • Demonstrated interest in CEGA’s work
  • Exceptional external communication skills to effectively complete complicated workflows across stakeholders
  • Ability to manage a time-sensitive workflow while maintaining accuracy with details
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented
  • Strong ability to anticipate, plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines
  • Flexible and able to adapt to changes in workflow
  • Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and discretion when handling sensitive information.
     

Nice to Haves

  • UC Berkeley work-study recipients encouraged to apply
  • Familiarity with D-Lab training materials or similar open-source educational frameworks 
  • Experience working with teams based in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa 
  • French language proficiency
  • Experience with GitHub and open-source project management 
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms

 

How to Apply

Please email your resumé and a cover letter (demonstrating your interest and qualifications) as PDFs to cega-hr@berkeley.edu with the Subject “Data Science for Development (DS4D) Graduate Student Intern Summer 2026”

Application deadline: Friday, May 8th, 2026. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.