Summer 2025 - Time Series Econometrician PhD Intern

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We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here.

What you’ll do  

Looking for *that* internship? The game-changing one that’ll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You’ll find it at SAS. Our interns aren’t coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our award-winning internship program is focused on development, culture, and community. We’ll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the summer.   

The time series analysis team is responsible for the development of modern time series models and tools in the product of SAS Econometrics, which has been widely used in business, government, and academia.

As an intern, you might: 

• Learn PROC TSGAN, a new procedure for time series Generative Adversarial Networks to generate the synthetic data for time series 
• Build use cases for PROC TSGAN 
• Perform further research on applying transformers in PROC TSGAN 
• Perform further research on applying transformers in forecasting 

Required Qualifications

• Students enrolled in an PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Econometrics, or related fields, not graduating prior to December 2025
• You've taken courses or participated in projects related to time series analysis or deep learning.
• You've got programing experience in one or more of the following languages: Python, SAS, C/C++
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
• Leadership abilities. Your past experiences demonstrate you’ll take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty
• You’re interested in the future of Analytics and embrace technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Experience using SAS
• Your research topic is related to time series analysis or generative AI

Internship dates: May 20, 2025 – August 8, 2025. We can be flexible on start date if your university is on a quarter system.  Internships last 12 weeks in total length. 

Location 

• Cary HQ/Hybrid or fully Remote

Perks of the job  

• Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with our top executives! 
• Free SAS programming training and certification.   
• At SAS, the Future of Work is whatever you want it to be. Want to work remotely? That’s cool. Prefer a mix of sweatpants and in-person collaboration? That’s great, too.  
• Your well-being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.  This includes an on-site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master’s level Social Workers and an Employee Assistance Program.
• We work hard, but we like to play hard, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect + engage.  

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

Additional Information:

SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. Also view the Pay Transparency notice.

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Pay Transparency: The hourly rate for SAS internships is determined by the applicant’s year in school and the position they are hired into. Hourly rates range from $15 – $31 for associate’s/bachelor’s level positions and $29 - $49/hour for master’s/Ph. D positions. Internship roles are not eligible for bonus. 

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