AI-Driven Innovation Insights Intern

Purdue Research Foundation; West Lafayette (IN); Hybrid; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

A leading research foundation in West Lafayette, Indiana, is offering an internship as an InnovAItion Insights Intern. You will support the evaluation and marketing of early-stage technologies, utilizing AI-driven assessment tools. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and eager to learn about technology and business strategies. Responsibilities include running evaluations, formatting reports, and maintaining the technology portfolio website. This role aims to provide hands-on experience at the intersection of research and commercialization.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes.
• Curiosity about science, technology, and business applications.
• Comfort with learning new software platforms.
• Strong written communication skills for formatting and editing outputs.
• Self-starter mindset; ability to manage repetitive tasks while maintaining quality.
• Commitment to remain in the role for at least 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Run technologies through AI-driven evaluation agents.
• Format and export reports in standardized templates.
• Save and upload finalized reports into internal databases.
• Generate marketing slide decks based on agent outputs.
• Review AI outputs for clarity before finalizing.
• Update existing technology listings on the website.
• Assist with outreach lists and email preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Curiosity about science and technology

Strong written communication

Ability to learn new software

Education

HS Diploma/GED equivalent

Job description

A leading research foundation in West Lafayette, Indiana, is offering an internship as an InnovAItion Insights Intern. You will support the evaluation and marketing of early-stage technologies, utilizing AI-driven assessment tools. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and eager to learn about technology and business strategies. Responsibilities include running evaluations, formatting reports, and maintaining the technology portfolio website. This role aims to provide hands-on experience at the intersection of research and commercialization.