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  • EA2097: Time sequence data analysis

    • MERL is looking for a self-motivated intern to work on time sequence data analysis for denoising, feature extraction, and machine learning. The ideal candidate would be a Ph.D. candidate in computer science or electrical engineering with solid research background in signal processing and machine learning. Experience with time sequence data processing is preferred. Proficiency in MATLAB is necessary. The intern is expected to collaborate with MERL researchers to perform simulations, analyze experimental data, and prepare manuscripts for scientific publications. The total duration is anticipated to be 3 months and the start date is flexible. This internship requires work that can only be done at MERL.

    • Research Areas: Electric Systems, Machine Learning, Signal Processing
    • Host: Dehong Liu
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  • EA2096: Sensing data fusion

    • MERL is looking for a self-motivated intern to work on sensing data fusion with applicatino to condition monitoring, fault detection, and predictive maintenance. The ideal candidate would be a Ph.D. candidate in electrical engineering or computer science with solid research background in signal processing and machine learning. Background in electric machine, system control and automation is preferred. Proficiency in MATLAB is necessary. The intern is expected to collaborate with MERL researchers to perform simulations, analyze experimental data, and prepare manuscripts for scientific publications. The total duration is anticipated to be 3-6 months and the start date is flexible. This internship requires work that can only be done at MERL.

    • Research Areas: Electric Systems, Machine Learning, Signal Processing
    • Host: Dehong Liu
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  • EA1891: Electric machine monitoring technologies

    • MERL is looking for a self-motivated intern to work on electric machine monitoring, fault detection, and predictive maintenance. The ideal candidate would be a Ph.D. candidate in electrical engineering or computer science with solid research background in electric machines, signal processing, and machine learning. Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink is necessary. The intern is expected to collaborate with MERL researchers to perform simulations, analyze experimental data, and prepare manuscripts for scientific publications. The total duration is anticipated to be 3 months and the start date is flexible. This internship requires work that can only be done at MERL.

    • Research Areas: Electric Systems, Machine Learning, Signal Processing
    • Host: Dehong Liu
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  • ST2090: Radiation Source Localization

    • The Computational Sensing Team at MERL is seeking an intern to work on estimation algorithms for radioactive source localization. The candidate should have experience with statistical modeling and estimation theory. A detailed knowledge of interactions of particles with matter, imaging inverse problems, and/or computed tomography is preferred. Hands-on experience with high-energy physics simulators (e.g., Geant4) is beneficial but not required. Strong programming skills in Python are essential. Publication of the results produced during our internships is expected. The duration is anticipated to be 3-6 months.

    • Research Areas: Applied Physics, Computational Sensing, Electronic and Photonic Devices, Signal Processing
    • Host: Joshua Rapp
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  • ST2082: Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC)

    • The Computational Sensing team at MERL is seeking a highly motivated intern to conduct fundamental research in integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) with a focus on signal processing, model-based learning, and optimization. Expertise in joint waveform/sequence optimization, integrated ISAC precoder/combiner design, model-based learning for ISAC, and downlink/uplink/active sensing under timing and frequency offsets is highly desired. Familiarity with IEEE 802.11 (ac/ax/ad/ay) standards is a plus but not required. The intern will collaborate with a small group of MERL researchers to develop novel algorithms, design experiments using MERL in-house testbed, and prepare results for publication. The expected duration of the internship is 3 months with a flexible start date.

    • Research Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Communications, Computational Sensing, Dynamical Systems, Machine Learning, Optimization, Signal Processing
    • Host: Perry Wang
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  • ST1763: Technologies for Multimodal Tracking and Imaging

    • MERL is seeking a motivated intern to assist in developing hardware and algorithms for multimodal imaging applications. The project involves integration of radar, camera, and depth sensors in a variety of sensing scenarios. The ideal candidate should have experience with FMCW radar and/or depth sensing, and be fluent in Python and scripting methods. Familiarity with optical tracking of humans and experience with hardware prototyping is desired. Good knowledge of computational imaging and/or radar imaging methods is a plus.

    • Research Areas: Computational Sensing, Signal Processing
    • Host: Petros Boufounos
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  • ST1762: Computational Sensing Technologies

    • The Computational Sensing team at MERL is seeking motivated and qualified individuals to assist in the development of computational methods for a variety of sensing applications. Ideal candidates should be Ph.D. students and have solid background and publication record in any of the following, or related areas: imaging inverse problems, deep learning for inverse problems, large-scale optimization, blind inverse scattering, radar/lidar/THz imaging, joint communications and sensing, multimodal sensor fusion, object or human tracking, sensing of dynamical systems, or wave-based inversion. Experience with experimentally measured data is desirable. Publication of the results produced during our internships is expected. The duration of the internships is anticipated to be 3-6 months. Start date is flexible.

    • Research Areas: Computational Sensing, Signal Processing
    • Host: Petros Boufounos
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  • ST1750: THz (Terahertz) Sensing

    • The Signal Processing (SP) group at MERL is seeking a highly motivated intern to conduct fundamental research in THz (Terahertz) sensing. Expertise in statistical inference, unsupervised anomaly detection, and deep learning (spatial-temporal representation learning) is required. Previous hands-on experience in THz data analysis is a plus. Familiarity with python and deep learning libraries is a must. The intern will collaborate with a small group of MERL researchers to develop novel algorithms, design experiments with collaborators, and prepare results for patents and publication. The expected duration of the internship is 3 months with a flexible start date.

    • Research Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Sensing, Machine Learning, Optimization, Signal Processing
    • Host: Perry Wang
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  • ST2087: Single-Photon Lidar Algorithms

    • The Computational Sensing Team at MERL is seeking an intern to work on estimation algorithms for single-photon lidar. The candidate should have experience with statistical modeling and estimation theory. A detailed knowledge of single-photon detection, lidar, and/or Poisson processes is preferred. Hands-on optics experience is beneficial but not required. Strong programming skills in Python or Matlab are essential. Publication of the results produced during our internships is expected. The duration is anticipated to be 3-6 months.

    • Research Areas: Applied Physics, Computational Sensing, Electronic and Photonic Devices, Signal Processing
    • Host: Joshua Rapp
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  • ST2083: Deep Learning for Radar Perception

    • The Computation Sensing team at MERL is seeking a highly motivated intern to conduct fundamental research in radar perception. Expertise in deep learning-based object detection, multiple object tracking, data association, and representation learning (detection points, heatmaps, and raw radar waveforms) is required. Previous hands-on experience on open indoor/outdoor radar datasets is a plus. Familiarity with the concept of FMCW, MIMO, and range-Doppler-angle spectrum is an asset. The intern will collaborate with a small group of MERL researchers to develop novel algorithms, design experiments with MERL in-house testbed, and prepare results for patents and publication. The expected duration of the internship is 3 months with a flexible start date.

    • Research Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Sensing, Computer Vision, Dynamical Systems, Machine Learning, Optimization, Signal Processing
    • Host: Perry Wang
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  • CV2084: Deep Learning for Cloud Removal from Satellite Images

    • MERL is seeking an intern to conduct research for cloud removal from satellite images. The focus will be on building novel deep learning algorithms for this application. A good candidate is a PhD student with experience in deep learning and computational imaging with a publication record. Prior knowledge and experience in deep image restoration algorithms e.g., deep algorithm unrolling, using deep priors such as diffusion models are strongly preferred. Good Python and Pytorch skills are required. Publication of results in a conference or a journal is expected. The expected duration of the internship is 3 months and the start date is flexible.

    • Research Areas: Computational Sensing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Signal Processing
    • Host: Suhas Lohit
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  • CV2118: Vital Signs from video using computer vision and machine learning

    • MERL is seeking a highly motivated intern to conduct original research in estimating vital signs such as heart rate, heart rate variability, and blood pressure from video of a person. The successful candidate will use the latest methods in deep learning, computer vision, and signal processing to derive and implement new models, collect data, conduct experiments, and prepare results for publication, all in collaboration with MERL researchers. The candidate should be a Ph.D. student in computer vision with a strong publication record and experience in computer vision, signal processing, machine learning, and health monitoring. The successful candidate is expected to have published at least one paper in a top-tier computer vision or machine learning venue, such as CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, ICML, ICLR, NeurIPS, or AAAI, and possess strong programming skills in Python and Pytorch. Start date is flexible; duration should be at least 3 months.

    • Research Areas: Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Signal Processing
    • Host: Tim Marks
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  • CI1950: Quantum Machine Learning

    • MERL is seeking an intern to work on research for quantum machine learning (QML). The ideal candidate is an experienced PhD student or post-graduate researcher having an excellent background in quantum computing, deep learning, and signal processing. Proficient programming skills with PyTorch and PennyLane will be additional assets to this position.

    • Research Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Signal Processing
    • Host: Toshi Koike-Akino
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