1

Internship Science Jobs in Cape Cod, MA (NOW HIRING)

$17.25 - $21.75/hr

This internship offers the opportunity to help conduct field research in Reykjavik Iceland with one of our research teams. This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the ...

$17 - $21.50/hr

This internship offers the opportunity to help conduct field research in Reykjavik Iceland with one of our research teams. This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the ...

$17 - $21.50/hr

This internship offers the opportunity to help conduct field research in Reykjavik Iceland with one of our research teams. This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the ...

$18.75 - $23.50/hr

This internship offers the opportunity to help conduct field research in Reykjavik Iceland with one of our research teams. This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the ...

$17 - $21.50/hr

This internship offers the opportunity to help conduct field research in Reykjavik Iceland with one of our research teams. This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the ...

$18.50 - $23.50/hr

This internship offers the opportunity to help conduct field research in Reykjavik Iceland with one of our research teams. This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the ...

$16.75 - $21.25/hr

This internship offers the opportunity to help conduct field research in Reykjavik Iceland with one of our research teams. This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the ...

Driver

Lee, MA · On-site

Transports students to and from their college, internships, appointments, and apartments as ... studies, cognitive science, sociology, social and behavioral sciences, and education.

next page

Showing results 1-20

Internship Science information

See Cape Cod, MA salary details

$9

$18

$25

How much do internship science jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship science in Cape Cod, MA is $18.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.48 and $20.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an internship science?

Internship Science positions are temporary roles designed for students or recent graduates to gain practical experience in scientific fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering. These internships provide hands-on training, mentorship, and the opportunity to work on real-world projects, often in research labs, industry, or academia. They help interns develop technical skills, understand professional scientific environments, and build networks that can be valuable for future careers.

What is the difference between Internship Science vs Research Assistant?

AspectInternship ScienceResearch Assistant
Required CredentialsTypically students or recent graduates, often pursuing a degree in scienceUsually holds a relevant degree, sometimes with specialized certifications
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, labs, or industry settings, often part-time or temporaryResearch labs, academic institutions, or industry, often full-time
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutes, biotech companiesUniversities, government agencies, private research firms
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level opportunities for studentsClarifying roles for those seeking research positions

Internship Science positions are typically designed for students or recent graduates gaining initial experience, often part-time or temporary. Research Assistant roles usually require a relevant degree and involve more advanced responsibilities in ongoing research projects. Both roles are common in academic and research settings but differ mainly in experience level and job scope.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a science intern?

To thrive as a Science Intern, you generally need a solid academic background in a scientific discipline, basic laboratory skills, and a keen interest in research, often supported by relevant coursework or prior lab experience. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, data analysis software, and safety protocols is typically required. Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and effective teamwork and communication skills help interns contribute meaningfully to research projects. These skills ensure interns can safely conduct experiments, accurately analyze results, and collaborate efficiently within a scientific team.

What do internship science do?

An internship in science involves assisting with research projects, conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and supporting laboratory or fieldwork. Interns gain practical experience, develop technical skills, and learn to use scientific tools and methods under the supervision of professionals.
What cities near Cape Cod, MA are hiring for Internship Science jobs? Cities near Cape Cod, MA with the most Internship Science job openings:
Infographic showing various Internship Science job openings in Cape Cod, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,585 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Current PhD - Data Science Internship - Summer 2027

Capital One

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Capital One rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

93rd of 170 rated banks


Job description

Current PhD - Data Science Internship - Summer 2027

Key Role Details

  • This is a full-time paid internship program spanning ten weeks from June through August 2027.

  • Participation in the internship requires that you are located in the continental United States with in-person attendance at your assigned location, in accordance with Capital One's hybrid working model, for the duration of the program.

  • Interns will be evaluated for a full-time position with their team and will work with their manager on identifying a start date upon graduation

This is a paid internship. This is a limited-time internship position, and Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. However, a full-time Data Science role, for which you may be considered upon completion of the internship (subject to business need, market conditions, and other factors) is eligible for employer immigration sponsorship.

Basic Qualifications

  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in one of the following areas with an expectation that the required degree will be obtained by August 2029 or earlier:

    • A PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field)

  • Must be continuing in the same course of study of your PhD degree following completion of the internship

  • At least 6 months experience or academic work using open source programming languages for data analysis

  • At least 6 months of experience or academic work using machine learning techniques

  • At least 6 months of experience with either Python, R or SQL

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience or academic work in inferential statistics

  • Experience or academic work with relational databases

  • Experience or academic work with large scale data analysis

Data Science Internship - 2027

As a Data Scientist at Capital One, you'll be part of a high-performing team that's embracing the latest in computing technologies to unlock opportunities that help everyday people save money and improve their financial lives. You'll help our customers solve their financial services challenges by using groundbreaking techniques. You'll make valuable contributions from day one by continuously learning, engaging in diverse sets of experiences, and building close-knit relationships across the company. Role / team focus areas could include supporting machine learning, deep learning, or quant initiatives across the enterprise.

On any given day, you might:

  • Evaluate open-source and internally-developed modeling and analytics tools using real business data

  • Integrate internal data with external data sources and APIs to discover and implement actionable insights

  • Design and craft data science models to communicate solutions to customers and company leadership

We'd love to find someone who is...

  • Intellectually curious. You ask why, you explore, and you are excited to imagine and create new ideas by inventing self-adaptive models or by tapping into unstructured data sources. You love mining data for insights into behaviors, intent and sentiment

  • A builder. You are passionate about delivering better experiences and better products to our customers and have a deep sense of ownership for your craft.

  • An experimental scientist. You love putting on your lab coat and trying new things, new combinations of tools, techniques and feature engineering approaches even if you sometimes fail.

  • A Communicator. You seek to connect with teammates and business partners to share technical ideas that resonate with audience needs across verbal and written channels.

Are you ready to join a community of talented individuals who embrace customer problems and use their passion and capabilities to make a difference every single day? If you're interested in a long-term career at Capital One, the Data Science internship could be a great way to begin your career journey!

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Cambridge, MA: $176,000 - $176,000 for Data Science PhD Intern


Chicago, IL: $160,000 - $160,000 for Data Science PhD Intern


McLean, VA: $176,000 - $176,000 for Data Science PhD Intern


New York, NY: $192,000 - $192,000 for Data Science PhD Intern


Plano, TX: $160,000 - $160,000 for Data Science PhD Intern


Richmond, VA: $160,000 - $160,000 for Data Science PhD Intern


San Francisco, CA: $192,000 - $192,000 for Data Science PhD Intern


San Jose, CA: $192,000 - $192,000 for Data Science PhD Intern




Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).


What Capital One employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom