Research Scientist Intern - Healthcare Research

Join a Community Committed to Health and Well-Being

The Research Scientist Intern role at Humana Healthcare Research offers a valuable opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research aimed at enhancing health outcomes for senior populations. This part-time, 20-week remote internship provides students and recent graduates with hands-on experience in study design and statistical analysis, utilizing claims and supplementary data to fulfill Humana's objectives and broader public health missions.

At Humana Healthcare Research (HHR), we focus on delivering high-quality, actionable evidence and engaging in rigorous, peer-reviewed research. Our mission is to enhance health outcomes, influence Humana's strategic direction, and contribute to the wider scientific community. We conduct various research studies on health outcomes that address essential areas like policy and care delivery for senior populations, leveraging integrated claims data and supplementary resources to inform our research priorities. We also collaborate with industry, government, and academic partners to promote impactful research crucial for both internal and external stakeholders. Our research team is dedicated to analyzing diverse data types to extract innovative insights about our members and their health-related behaviors.

The HHR Internship presents an immersive, professional research experience, ideally suited for those seeking a career in quantitative healthcare research. This remote role, commencing in May and concluding in September, allows interns to enhance their research skills within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team. You will contribute significantly to projects that utilize the vast Humana Healthcare Research Database, including data from Medicare Advantage beneficiaries across the country.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an HHR Intern, you will support our Real World Evidence team with a range of responsibilities, including:

• Assisting in the conceptualization and design of studies, conducting literature reviews, drafting proposals, and creating statistical analysis plans.
• Carrying out statistical analyses as outlined in study protocols under the guidance of experienced research scientists.
• Contributing to the reporting and interpretation of research results.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• A completed or in-progress master's degree or doctoral candidate in a healthcare or research-related field (such as public health, epidemiology, applied economics, public policy, outcomes research, biostatistics, or health services research).
• Experience in conducting observational or prospective health-related research, employing regression frameworks and comparability enhancement methods (e.g., propensity score matching).
• A proven track record of collaborative teamwork in research settings.
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries, along with experience in at least one statistical programming language (such as SAS, R, or Python).
• A strong interest in pursuing a career in healthcare research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with claims data research.
• Experience in publishing research in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Please note that while this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be necessary.

Compensation and Schedule

The pay range for this internship reflects a good faith estimate for full-time employment levels at the time of posting. The expected compensation will vary based on geographic location, skills, experience, and qualifications.

$37,440 - $96,800 per year

Humana also provides various benefits supporting whole-person well-being, including paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance programs, and business travel accident coverage.

Application Deadline: 04-05-2026

About Humana

At Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), we are dedicated to placing health first for our teammates, customers, and the wider community. Through our insurance and healthcare services, we strive to make it easier for individuals to achieve their best health and receive the care and service they need, when they need it. Our commitment enhances the quality of life for diverse populations.

Humana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.