Data Science Fellowship
The Policy & Economics (P&E) Division of the Association of American Railroads is pleased to invite applications for the Data Science Ph.D. Fellowship for the year 2025-2026. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for Ph.D. students or experienced professionals interested in data management, analysis, and visualization projects related to the railroad industry and its regulatory requirements.
About the Fellowship:
The Data Science Fellowship aims to provide data science professionals with hands-on experience and collaborative opportunities to enhance their skills. Successful candidates will work part-time for one year, engaging in activities at the intersection of data science methods and scholarly domains utilizing data science for knowledge discovery and creation. Fellows will contribute to P&E's data modernization effort and will have the opportunity to contribute to AAR's recurring reports and publications, gaining valuable expertise in the railroad industry. The selected candidate will partner with economists and analysts to understand business process flow and the associated data flow, inputs, and outputs to derive a connected design.
Key Details:
Qualifications
Broad expertise in data science or related discipline
Proficiency in SQL (writing and optimizing queries), Python (cleaning and analyzing large structured and unstructured datasets), and statistical modeling
Experience with ETL tools, database technologies, data modeling, data security, data governance
Strong communication skills to collaborate across teams and the ability to break down complex problems into actionable steps
Eligibility to work in the U.S. (AAR does not provide visa sponsorship)
About AAR
The Association for American Railroads is the world's leading railroad policy, research, standard setting and technology organization that focuses on the safety and productivity of the U.S. freight rail industry.
AAR full members include the six Class I freight railroads in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as Amtrak. Affiliates and Associates include non-Class I and commuter railroads, rail supply companies, engineering firms, signal and communications firms and railcar owners.
For more information on AAR and its subsidiaries, see www.aar.org.
Headquartered near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, TTCI is the nation’s premiere transportation research and testing organization. With cutting edge labs, 52 miles of test tracks, and a full-scale hazmat training center, TTCI's unrivaled capabilities are leading the way to a safer future for America's railroads. Our highly skilled team of engineers, scientists, technical experts, and business support staff work togther to achieve results in a culture of respect, integrity, and family spirit. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work with great people in a thriving industry, then we are looking for you!
We offer a unique work schedule that allows for two 3-day weekends per month! We have a full benefit package that includes railroad retirement and a separate 401K and pension plan. The medical/dental/vision plan is very affordable with a low deductible. Life & Disabillity are paid for by the company. In addition we have education assistance, gym memberships and paid professional memberships.
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