About the role#
The Asta Research Team at Ai2 is an interdisciplinary group focused on AI, HCI, ML, and NLP. Our mission is to accelerate science by building intelligent, interactive research assistants. As a research intern, you will join our team in Seattle to work on complex challenges with the potential for significant impact on the future of AI. This is a 12-week, full-time, paid internship.
What you'll do#
- Conduct high-impact research within our active focus areas, including agentic planning, automated scientific discovery, and human-AI collaboration.
- Author scientific papers for publication in high-profile computing conferences and journals.
- Collaborate with and learn from a dedicated Ai2 mentor and other team members, including scientists and engineers.
What you'll need#
- You are currently a PhD student with a strong research background in Computer Science or a related field.
- You have a track record of publications in AI-related venues.
- You possess strong software engineering skills.
- You have experience with system building, such as React and Typescript, or deep learning frameworks like PyTorch, or agentic frameworks like Autogen.
- You have a specific focus on one or more of the team’s active research areas.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Seattle, Washington.
- The internship term is for Summer 2027.
- We review applications on a rolling basis, but please apply by November 15, 2026, for full consideration for the first round of reviews.
About Ai2
Ai2 is a non-profit research institute based in Seattle. Paul Allen founded the organization in 2014. It focuses on foundational artificial intelligence research and develops projects in areas like robotics, data applications, and conservation. The institute employs between 201 and 500 people.
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