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IDB Epidemiology Internship

CompanyBoston Public Health Commission
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support surveillance, outbreak investigation, and data analysis to strengthen infrastructure against pandemics. Responsibilities include developing technical reports and creating data visualizations to inform public health interventions.
Internship Type
unpaid
Company Size
891
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Welcome! We’re Boston’s public health department. We work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. We envision a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression. Equity. Collaboration. Anti-Racism. People-Centered. Transparency. These values drive our public health work and shape how we support and empower our employees every day. Through our policies, programs, and services, we strive to eliminate health disparities based on race, ethnicity, income, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and neighborhood. We support residents and families with over 40 programs and services that meet community needs across our neighborhoods and lifespan, including accessible community-based health and social services; community engagement and advocacy; health-promoting policies and regulations; disease and injury prevention; emergency services; and health promotion and education services. We are equally committed to investing in our people by fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment where everyone can grow, contribute and make an impact. As the nation's oldest health department, with roots dating back to 1799, our work has evolved from the needs of then to the needs of now. We provide and support accessible, high-quality community-based health services and programming, education and resources to build a healthy Boston. We are a group of dedicated neighbors and community members ready to meet the moment and deliver a safer, healthier Boston for our residents. Join us and grow your career in a workplace that values innovation, equity, and professional development. Explore career opportunities at careers.bphc.org.
About the Role

The Infectious Disease Bureau and Center for Public Health Science and Innovation seeks an Intern with experience in 2 or more of the following disease surveillance systems, MAVEN, MIIS, and NSSP, to enhance the Infectious Disease Bureau's readiness and monitor emerging infectious disease threats. The Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Intern will support surveillance, outbreak investigation, and data analysis, with the goal of strengthening the Boston Public Health Commission's infrastructure against pandemics. Responsibilities include developing technical reports, conducting literature reviews, and creating data visualizations to support information sharing across multiple sectors including state and local government, and informing public health interventions. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience with R, and enrollment in a PhD program in epidemiology.

 

Key Responsibilities:


. Epidemiological Analysis: Analyze, clean, and organize surveillance data, using statistical software (R) to monitor disease trends and identify risks.
Interpret findings and brief leadership about key findings and emerging priorities.
. Outbreak Investigation Support: Assist in investigations of zoonotic, vector-borne, vaccine-preventable and emerging infectious diseases.
. Technical Writing & Reporting: Develop reports for the Infectious Disease Bureau's Medical Director, BPHC's Executive Office, City officials and
State partners.

Qualifications

Current undergraduate student in public health or related field.

Key Skills
Epidemiological AnalysisRData VisualizationTechnical WritingOutbreak InvestigationLiterature ReviewData CleaningDisease Surveillance
Categories
Science & ResearchHealthcareGovernment & Public SectorData & Analytics