Research and Data Science Fellow - People & Organization

McKinsey & Company

Atlanta, GA Full-time 3/17/2026

PhD Internship

Approval 97.9%•Total filings 747•New hires 303•

💎 Strong Sponsor

•FY 2025

Job Description

This role in the People and Organizational Performance Practice at McKinsey involves developing innovative solutions and insights in organizational topics. You will leverage advanced research and data science methods to create scalable tools and support client engagements, while also contributing to knowledge development and external publishing.

Requirements

Currently in ABD status or recently graduated from an advanced degree program (PhD, DPhil, master's) in industrial-organizational psychology, organizational behavior, labor or behavioral economics, data science, computer science, engineering or a related field.
Excellent research skills, including the ability to complete all components of complex research projects.
Deep theoretical and applied expertise in areas such as people analytics, talent, survey and assessment design, organizational culture, or leadership.
Strong proficiency manipulating, analyzing, and visualizing data using R or Python.
Experience with fundamental statistical analyses and advanced approaches like machine learning.
Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities.
Ability to balance multiple competing priorities and work flexibly.
Proficiency in using visualization tools and creating interactive dashboards.
Experience in developing and deploying neural network architectures.
Adept at writing efficient, well-documented SQL.
Familiarity with cloud-based data storage and analytics tools.
Effective communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Create scalable solutions, assessments, and tools by conducting foundational research and analyzing data.
Partner with senior team members to serve clients on people and organization topics.
Author or contribute to knowledge pieces across various topics and publication formats.
Test research questions and hypotheses using advanced analytics techniques.

Benefits

Employees at McKinsey are often offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription benefits, mental-health resources, expert medical opinions, and travel emergency protection. Financial benefits typically include retirement contributions and savings plans, life/accident/disability insurance, tax-advantaged accounts, and financial coaching. Many roles also feature generous paid time off (including volunteering days), flexible/hybrid work options, family care support (parental leave, fertility/adoption/surrogacy assistance, backup care), tuition reimbursement, transportation benefits, discounts, and matching gifts.

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