Internship Data Visualization at the Pandemic & Disaster Preparedness Center

Internship Data Visualization at the Pandemic & Disaster Preparedness Center

Are you excited about the power of data to tell compelling stories that drive action?

Functie inhoud

The Pandemic and Disaster Preparedness Center is looking for a creative and driven intern to join our team and help us transform complex data into engaging, insightful narratives that inform critical decisions in disaster preparedness and pandemic response.

As a Data Visualization Intern, you will work closely with our interdisciplinary data team to transform complex data into clear, actionable visual insights. Your work will play a critical role in supporting our research, policy recommendations, and strategic planning. You will have the opportunity to:

• Design and create interactive data visualizations to communicate key trends and insights from our research projects.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of dashboards and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with data scientists, researchers, and other stakeholders to understand and visualize large, complex datasets.
• Contribute to presentations and reports aimed at influencing policy and decision-making.

Werkomgeving

The Pandemic and Disaster Preparedness Center (PDPC) works at the intersection of infectious diseases, social sciences and disaster management. Our goal is to enhance global resilience to future pandemics and disasters by creating actionable insights from complex datasets. We focus on improving preparedness, response strategies and research by leveraging data visualization and analytical tools.

Profiel

• A background in data visualization, statistics, or a related field (e.g., data science, biomedical, or social sciences).
• Eagerness to learn about data visualization tools based on Python, R-Shiny, Power BI or D3.js.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or JavaScript for data processing and visualization.
• A keen eye for detail and a strong ability to translate complex data into clear, user-friendly visual representations.
• Open communication skills and the ability to present data findings to diverse audiences.
• An interest in global health, disaster management, and the use of data to solve pressing societal challenges.

Wat bieden wij

• A temporary contract for 6 to 12 months.
• An internship allowance of €410 based on a 36-hour work week. Do you work less? Then your compensation will be prorated.
• Hands-on experience working in a dynamic and impactful field.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that directly influence global preparedness strategies.
• A collaborative and multidisciplinary working environment.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work.