Data Scientist Intern (AI & Automation)
We are looking for an Data Scientist Intern (AI & Automation) to support our ESG data and AI initiatives. You will work on real client-facing projects, helping to clean and structure ESG and procurement data, standardise schemas, and support our AI-powered tools.
This role is a good fit if you enjoy hands-on data work (Python + SQL), are curious about GenAI/LLMs, and want to see how ESG and data come together in production systems.
Job Responsibilities
- Ingest, clean, and transform ESG, procurement, and activity data.
- Perform data quality checks.
Schema Mapping & Standardisation
- Support schema mapping for incoming client datasets to our internal ESG schemas.
- Assist in configuring and improving semi-automated schema mapping tools.
- Document common data patterns and reusable mappings.
AI / Scope 3 Project Support
- Help build and maintain evaluation datasets for AI models.
- Analyse model outputs vs ground truth and generate simple evaluation reports.
- Assist in running experiments with different prompts / configurations for LLM-based workflows and logging results.
Pipeline Automation & Documentation
- Help turn ad-hoc notebooks into reusable workflows.
- Add basic logging, checks, and documentation so workflows are easier to run and debug.
Ad-hoc Analysis & Support
- Support the team with ad-hoc data analysis tasks.
What you will gain:
- Hands-on experience with real ESG and procurement datasets.
- Exposure to a modern data stack (Databricks, cloud data, ML/LLM workflows).
- Practical understanding of how AI and automation are applied to ESG reporting and Scope 3 emissions.
- Experience working in a small, fast-moving team where your work directly supports product and client delivery.
- Mentorship in data best practices, pipeline design, and AI-assisted workflows.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, ideally with coursework in Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence.
- Basic programming skills in at least one language; Python is preferred.
- Basic working knowledge of SQL for querying and transforming data.
- Exposure to LLMs / Generative AI (e.g. used an API or built a simple project using prompts) is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail oriented and data driven, strong in problem solving skills.
- Proficient with the use of MS Excel, Powerpoint, Word.
What you will need to thrive:
- Strong team player who values collaboration.
- Curious by nature, always keen to learn new tools, concepts and domains.
- Genuine interest in working with code and AI.
- Self-driven and able to take ownership.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment.
- Sensitive to user needs, able to understand real-world workflows and shape solutions that are genuinely useful.
- Self-starter who thrives on complexity and independence.
Why Join Us?
Be a Force for Good: Your work here doesn’t just tick boxes—it drives meaningful, measurable change for businesses, industries, and communities striving to build a more sustainable future.
Freedom to Own It: We hire capable, driven people and we trust them. You’ll have the autonomy to take charge of your work, backed by a culture that values results over red tape.
Think Big, Act Together: Collaboration fuels us. You’ll work with sharp, mission-driven teammates across disciplines—no silos, just shared goals and smart execution.
Grow Fast, Learn Always: We move quickly and expect a lot—but we invest even more in your growth. If you’re hungry to learn and ready to stretch, you’ll thrive here.
Work-Life, Reimagined: Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or somewhere in between, flexibility is real. We care about outcomes, not hours—and we build trust through accountability.
Resilience Pays Off: If you’re wired for growth, this is where the grind turns into pride.
What We Look For
Self-Starters: You don’t wait for instruction—you spot what needs doing and take initiative. We love that.
Curious Builders: You ask the right questions, dig deep, and thrive in ambiguity. You turn complex problems into elegant, real-world solutions.
Communicators Who Connect: Whether you’re writing a report or leading a meeting, you convey your ideas with clarity, empathy, and purpose.
Accountable High Performers: You take ownership, deliver under pressure, and hold yourself to a high standard—even when no one’s watching.
Passion for Impact: You’re not just looking for a job—you want to do work that matters. Whether it’s advancing sustainability, transforming client outcomes, or innovating with tech, you’re fueled by purpose and driven to make a difference!
ESGpedia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
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