United Airlines · 4 months ago
Research Scholar - Statistics (Summer 2026)
United States-IL-WHQ - Chicago - Corporate Support Center - Willis Tower
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerUnited Airlines is a major airline offering internships and full-time opportunities for early career professionals. The Research Scholar - Statistics role involves partnering with various business areas to generate practical solutions using advanced analytics and big data, contributing to strategic decisions and operational improvements.
HospitalityIn-Flight EntertainmentService IndustryTransportationTravel
Responsibilities
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Support value-added projects across many of United’s departments
Qualification
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
Benefits
Unlimited standby travel anywhere we fly
Company
United Airlines
United Airlines is an aviation company that provides information on reservations, bookings, and travel services online.
Founded in 1926
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)
2024 (10)
2023 (19)
2022 (11)
2021 (10)
2020 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-01-25IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Leskinen
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Deneen DeFiore
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
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