Research Intern

Oakland University · Rochester, Michigan, USA

  • Part-time

About the role

Position Purpose

To support faculty-led research activities through a supervised, temporary research internship.

Job Duties

  • Assist with research experiments and data collection
  • Implement and test software prototypes
  • Analyze experimental results and document findings
  • Support preparation of technical reports and research artifacts
  • Collaborate closely with the faculty supervisor on assigned research tasks

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field
  • Background in programming and software development
  • Familiarity with Linux-based systems and basic software engineering concepts
  • Ability to work independently under faculty supervision and document technical work

Desired Qualifications

  • Coursework or hands‑on experience in distributed systems, cloud computing, or data processing
  • Experience with Python and modern development frameworks
  • Exposure to machine learning, MLOps, or research‑oriented software projects
  • Prior internship, academic research project, or relevant technical experience is a plus

Position Information

  • Employee Group/Grade: Temporary
  • Job Category: Temporary
  • Posted Work Schedule: PT/Temp (20-39 hours, No Benefits)
  • Pay Schedule: Hourly
  • Number of Hours per Week: 20 hrs/week
  • Start Date: 04/15/2026
  • End Date: 08/15/2026 (Temporary)
  • Open Date: 02/17/2026
  • Job Close Date: Open Until Filled (Yes)

Benefits

No benefits are associated with this position.

Contact

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