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Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant Intern (ZS Cognitive) (North America - University Students)

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ZS

Sep 19, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Consulting
    Research & Development
  • Chicago

Requirements

  • Candidates should be starting their second-to-last year of their doctorate degree (with the internship taking place the summer before their final year) with strong academic performance in any discipline with analytic and quantitative coursework and/or research training in judgment and decision-making (JDM) (specifically Decision Science/Decision Neuroscience; Medical Decision Making/Health Decision Science/Health Psychology; Neuroeconomics/Behavioral Economics; and related fields of Public Health, Business, Economics, Law, Marketing, Psychology, Biology and Life Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or relevant subdisciplines)
  • Research or experience working with topics such as memory, decision-making, or cognition strongly preferred.
  • Active use of AI/ML in day-to-day activities, either in work, school, or personal projects.
  • Research expertise and domain expertise in areas such as:
  • Research methods in neuroscience, psychology
  • Psychometrics
  • Quantitative analysis of behavior (and/or neurophysiologic measurement)
  • Research laboratory training & experience (>2 years)
  • Teaching and/or mentoring experience (of junior lab colleagues, undergraduate students)
  • High motivation, good work ethic, maturity, and personal initiative.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Empathy, adaptability, and high personal impact.
  • Close attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset.
  • Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks.
  • Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, team leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Learn how to apply our cognitive and behavioral science data set to solve client behavioral objectives
  • Conduct market research and/or desk research to derive insights and inform client decision making
  • Design custom analyses using tools like Excel, Access, Confirmit and ZS's proprietary software
  • Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams
  • Collaborate with client and ZS teams to implement solutions
  • Take immediate responsibility for project deliverables
  • Actively use AI/ML tools and techniques, such as ZS AI tools, LangChain or consumer AI products, to enhance project outcomes

FAQs

What is the focus of the Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant Intern position at ZS?

The focus of the position is to create and deliver solutions for project teams and clients, utilizing analytical, synthesis, and communication skills to derive insights and solve business problems, particularly in the fields of cognitive and behavioral sciences.

What academic qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates should be starting their second-to-last year of their doctorate degree with strong academic performance, particularly in analytic and quantitative coursework or research training in relevant fields such as Decision Science, Health Psychology, and related disciplines.

Is experience with AI/ML required for this position?

Yes, active use of AI/ML tools and techniques in day-to-day activities, whether in work, school, or personal projects, is required.

What kind of work will the intern be doing?

The intern will conduct market and desk research, design custom analyses, synthesize results, collaborate with teams to implement solutions, and take immediate responsibility for project deliverables.

What are the responsibilities of the Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant Intern?

Responsibilities include applying cognitive and behavioral science data to solve client objectives, conducting research, designing analyses, communicating results, collaborating with teams, and utilizing AI/ML tools to enhance project outcomes.

Is teaching or mentoring experience preferred for this role?

Yes, having teaching or mentoring experience, especially with junior lab colleagues or undergraduate students, is strongly preferred.

What attributes are sought after in candidates for this internship?

Candidates should have high motivation, good work ethic, strong communication skills, empathy, adaptability, attention to detail, self-discipline for planning tasks, and an aptitude for team leadership.

Will interns receive any benefits during their internship?

Yes, ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being benefits, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth, and professional development opportunities.

What is ZS's approach to diversity and inclusion in hiring?

ZS is committed to building a diverse and inclusive company and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, recognizing the value of different perspectives and experiences.

What documentation is required to complete the application?

Candidates must submit an online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), to be considered for the internship.

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Mission & Purpose

ZS is the place where ambitions are welcomed and where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming healthcare and beyond, we invite you to grow with our global team of bright minds. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that’s why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you’ll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. Join us and work side-by-side with like-minded people who rise in care of humanity’s greatest challenges to define what’s next.