AI Research Internship - WM

Institute of Foundation Models; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Institute of Foundation Models in Sunnyvale, CA invites ambitious AI researchers for an intensive, short-term internship focused on advancing foundation model research. You will work alongside world-class researchers, data scientists, and engineers to tackle core challenges in training, evaluation, and risk management of large-scale models.

Key activities include collecting and processing datasets, designing and tweaking model architectures, building testing frameworks, and analyzing outputs for

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's or Ph.D. in CS/Data Science/AI/Applied Mathematics/Statistics.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare and processing training and validation datasets
• Assist in designing and tweaking model architectures
• Implement testing frameworks to assess model performance
• Analyze model outputs for accuracy and bias
• Participate in the review and refinement of AI algorithms
• Document findings and procedures for team collaboration

Education

Master's/PhD in quantitative field

Job description

About The Institute Of Foundation Models

We are a dedicated research lab for building, understanding, using, and risk-managing foundation models. Our mandate is to advance research, nurture the next generation of AI builders, and drive transformative contributions to a knowledge-driven economy.

As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on the core of cutting-edge foundation model training, alongside world‑class researchers, data scientists, and engineers, tackling the most fundamental and impactful challenges in AI development. You will participate in the development of groundbreaking AI solutions that have the potential to reshape entire industries. Strategic and innovative problem-solving skills will be instrumental in establishing MBZUAI as a global hub for high-performance computing in deep learning, driving impactful discoveries that inspire the next generation of AI pioneers.

This intensive, short-term internship offers a unique opportunity for aspiring AI engineers to;

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare and processing training and validation datasets
• Assist in designing and tweaking model architectures
• Implement testing frameworks to assess model performance
• Analyze model outputs for accuracy and bias
• Participate in the review and refinement of AI algorithms
• Document findings and procedures for team collaboration

Academic Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.