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United Airlines · 4 months ago

Research Scholar - Operations Research (Summer 2026)

United States-IL-WHQ - Chicago - Corporate Support Center - Willis Tower

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

United Airlines is recognized as a top employer for Gen Z talent and offers a robust internship program. The Research Scholar in Operations Research will partner with business areas to generate practical solutions to complex problems using advanced analytics and mathematical modeling.

HospitalityIn-Flight EntertainmentService IndustryTransportationTravel

Responsibilities

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Support value-added projects across many of United’s departments

Qualification

Operations ResearchApplied MathematicsStatistical AnalysisModeling ToolkitsUnix/LinuxVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeamworkCreativity

Required

Must be a current master's or PhD student in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering or a related field (Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering or a related field) with at least one semester left after the summer ends

Excellent verbal and written communication

Knowledge of modeling toolkits such as SAS, Python, R, OPL, CPLEX, VBA, or similar

Ability to work in Unix/Linux platforms with languages including C/C++, Java, Python, or similar

Creativity and innovative thinking in developing solutions to complex business problems

Ability to document and present technical information from the business problem definition to the implementation stage in a way that effectively addresses varying levels of management and different audiences

Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork

Successful completion of the interview is required to meet job qualification

Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position