About the role#
Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories is looking for a PhD student to join the team as an intern. You will focus on anomaly localization for industrial inspection. This role involves exploring few-shot, zero-shot, and continual anomaly detection, as well as integrating large foundation models into image inspection tasks. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
What you'll do#
- Develop algorithms for anomaly localization in industrial inspection settings.
- Collaborate directly with MERL researchers on computer vision projects.
- Write and prepare manuscripts for scientific publications.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a PhD student.
- A strong background in computer vision and machine learning.
- At least one publication in a top-tier computer vision, machine learning, or artificial intelligence venue.
- Proficiency in Python programming.
- Familiarity with at least one deep learning framework.
- Hands-on experience with PyTorch and large foundation models like CLIP, Gemma, or Qwen.
- Preferred experience with datasets such as MVTec-AD, VisA, Real-IAD, or MANTA.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: At least 3 months with a flexible start date.
- Compensation: 6,000 to 8,000 dollars per month.
- Benefits: Includes relocation stipend, travel coverage, and a monthly Charlie Card. Health insurance is available after a 90-day waiting period.
- Sponsorship: Provided for qualified candidates as needed. Employment requires full authorization to work in the United States.
About Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories
Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories is the United States subsidiary of the corporate research and development division of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. Founded in 1991 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the organization employs between 51 and 200 people. It conducts basic and applied research in fields such as artificial intelligence, signal processing, and multi-physical modeling. The laboratory publishes its findings to support collaboration with the global research community.
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