About the role#
Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories is looking for a Ph.D. student to join our team for an internship focused on human-robot interaction. You will work on research topics such as foundation models, shared autonomy, object handovers, learning from feedback, and safety in close proximity. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with our researchers to design and implement new algorithms.
- Conduct experiments related to your research.
- Disseminate your findings through a top-tier conference.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- A strong background in robot learning or computer vision.
- Experience with ROS2, Python, and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch.
- Demonstrated research potential or a strong publication record.
- Experience in human-robot interaction, robot learning, or vision-language models.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, MA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: 6,000 to 8,000 dollars per month.
- Benefits: Includes a relocation stipend, travel coverage, a monthly Charlie Card, and immigration support if needed. Health insurance is available after a 90-day waiting period.
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.
How to get in at Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories
Securing an internship at Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories requires timing. Because early applicants are often reviewed before the candidate pool becomes unmanageable, you should use Intern Insider to receive an instant alert the moment a new role is published. This helps you submit your materials among the first candidates. Reaching out to the right person is equally important. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company's roles, allowing you to contact them directly to ask about the position or a potential referral. This direct outreach often improves your response rates compared to submitting an application through a standard queue.
