About the role#
The All-Domain Analytics and Signatures Office (A2SO) is seeking interns for a Research and Development role. This position focuses on exploring and experimenting with emerging AI capabilities within research domains. You will work on-site to design projects that advance the use of artificial intelligence in research and operational workflows.
What you'll do#
- Learn and evaluate existing AI tools and resources available within A2SO.
- Collaborate with project teams to help them access and use AI tools effectively.
- Assess and communicate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks of using AI in research.
- Develop and execute an independent research project focused on AI integration.
- Present findings, recommendations, and prototype results to leadership and project teams.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields.
- Experience or exposure to operational AI implementation or data analytics using AI systems.
- Experience or exposure to applied data science in research or technical environments.
- Experience or exposure to AI-enabled technology development or agentic AI integration.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Eligibility to obtain a government security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: University Park, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10 weeks, full-time).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid position.
About Penn State University
Penn State University is an educational institution founded in 1855. It operates 24 campuses and serves a student body of nearly 88,000 people. The university focuses on education and research. It is based in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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