Research Intern

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University is offering a temporary research internship aimed at supporting faculty-led research activities. The role requires candidates to be currently enrolled in a Computer Science or related field and have a background in programming.

The position involves assisting with experimental research, implementing software prototypes, and documenting findings under faculty supervision.

No benefits are associated with this internship, and it is designed for those looking to gain valuable research experience.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Programming

Software Development

Linux-based Systems

Python

Cloud Computing

Machine Learning

Education

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program

Job description

Benefits of Working at Oakland University: No benefits are associated with this position.

Position Information

Effective Start Date: 04/15/2026

End Date: 08/15/2026

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 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