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Department of Statistics

Machine Learning on Innovative Firms in Singapore Intern

Department of Statistics

Internship

Closing on 29 Sep 2025

What the role is

Want to apply machine learning to analyse the innovation landscape in Singapore? Join our team as an intern in the Business Statistics Division, where you will have the opportunity to research, ideate, and explore experimental statistics on innovative firms. This experimental project focuses on collecting, cleaning, and analysing global innovation data to support the government agency efforts in driving innovation in our economy. Using online patent filing sources such as WIPO, USPTO, CNIPA, and JPO,you will be involved in gathering and standardizing data on patents, trademarks, and other innovation indicators for analysis. This internship offers a unique chance to experience the full lifecycle of data analytics / data science projects, honing your skills while also gaining valuable experience and insights into the public sector.

What you will be working on

Key deliverable: Experimental indicators for the geolocation analysis of Singapore firms Learning Outcomes: Improved programming and data visualization skills. Enhanced analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience managing the lifecycle of a data analytics project. Strengthened communication skills for presenting data insights.

What we are looking for

Required Skills: Basic Programming Knowledge (Python/R); Data Preparation and Data Analytics skills Preferred Skills (optional): Experience with data visualisation tools such as Tableau or Power BI or Matplotlib Preferred Discipline : Undergraduates from Computer Science / Data Analytics / Data Science / Business Analytics / Statistics /Mathematics / Economics Internship Duration : Min. 3 months within Jan - Jun 2026

About Department of Statistics

The Singapore Department of Statistics is the National Statistical Authority responsible for statistics on the Singapore economy and population. We collect, compile, analyse and disseminate a wide range of economic, business, household and population data, as well as analyse and monitor trends in the economy and population. With these vital inputs, policymakers, business decision makers and our data users gain valuable insights into current and emerging economic and social trends, enabling them to make calculated and informed decisions in the formulation of policies and strategies for the future. Apart from public agencies and businesses, our users also include researchers, analysts, educators, students, the media and the general public. Join our team and make a difference by contributing important statistical input to facilitate policy planning and decision-making and support Singapore's present and future economic and social development.

About your application process

This job is closing on 29 Sep 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Department of Statistics or the wider Public Service.