Data Science Intern

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.

At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description

As a Data Science Intern, you will develop applied statistical modeling and predictive analytics tools that support decision-making across Accuray’s Global Service organization. This will include problem definition, exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model evaluation, with the goal of delivering a proof-of-concept model and operational framework by the end of the summer. This position will be based onsite at our headquarters in Madison, WI. The target start date for this role is Summer 2026 and has potential to be extended part-time into the 2026-2027 academic year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Define, research, and document business problems from the current development portfolio, performing exploratory data analysis as needed.

· Perform feature engineering.

· Select, develop, and prepare to operationalize predictive modeling tools.

· Evaluate, recommend, and validate proposed models.

· Document developed solutions and prepare communication appropriate to diverse stakeholder groups.

· Support ad-hoc data analysis requests from across the company.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

· Personal Excellence

o Proactively conveys appropriate information in a timely manner and useful format.

o Communicates effectively using verbal discussion, short-form writing, long-form technical documentation, and visual design.

o Actively listens.

o Acts with integrity and considers the ethical implications of proposed solutions.

o Conducts themself with a professional bearing, investing time to show care and respect to peers.

o Positive attitude and willingness to expand skillset and scope of work.

· Teamwork

o Meets or exceeds individual goals and commitments.

o Collaboratives to solve problems.

o Balances grit and determination in independent problem-solving with a sense of when to proactively escalate for additional support.

o Is responsive and acts with speed, conviction and a sense of urgency when required.

o Demonstrates enthusiasm and a willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.

· Drive for Results

o Understands how own role contributes to the overall success of the organization.

o Effectively prioritizes effort on the highest priority goals and objectives.

o Demonstrates problem-solving ability with an emphasis on identifying root causes.

o Advocates for innovative ideas by continuously challenging the status quo and suggesting process improvements.

o Leverages defined processes and seeks appropriate guidance to reach good decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

· Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or similar from an accredited college or university

· Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or graduate-level student in good academic standing

· Demonstrated ability to manage time and priorities over projects that span multiple months

· Solid background in statistics and data analysis

· Familiarity with Python, R, or another language for data manipulation, including common libraries and add-ons such as pandas and scikit-learn

· Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail

· Effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Preferred:

· Coursework or projects related to predictive modeling, machine learning, or AI development.

· Proficiency in SQL.

· Familiarity with cloud-based database technologies (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, InfluxDB)

· Previous internship or project experience involving analysis of real-world data.

· Foundational understanding of business concepts

WORKING CONDITIONS

· At least 60% of time to be spent at Madison campus with some flexibility for remote working days.

· May require some light travel to support field shadowing or training opportunities.

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.