About the role#
Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories is looking for a PhD student to join the Computational Sensing team as a research intern. You will work on generative modeling, probabilistic inference, and optimization. Our focus includes diffusion and flow-based models, Bayesian inference, uncertainty quantification, and generative methods for optimization. You will help develop research topics based on your expertise and our team interests, with applications spanning materials discovery, inverse design, imaging, and physical system modeling. We expect you to publish your research results.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research in generative modeling, probabilistic inference, and optimization.
- Collaborate with the team to develop specific research topics.
- Publish your findings.
What you'll need#
- You are a PhD student in computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, computational chemistry, materials science, engineering, or a related field.
- A strong background in generative modeling, probabilistic machine learning, stochastic processes, optimization, or computational modeling of physical and molecular systems.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Experience with modern machine learning frameworks or scientific computing tools.
- Strong mathematical and computational skills, creativity, and the ability to think independently.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- The internship lasts at least 3 months with a flexible start date.
- Compensation is 6,000 to 8,000 dollars per month.
- We provide a relocation stipend, travel coverage, and a monthly transit pass.
- Health insurance is available after a 90-day waiting period.
- We provide immigration support for qualified candidates as needed.
- This position requires full authorization to work in the United States and access to technology subject to export controls.
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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