MERL is looking for a self-motivated intern to work on problems at the intersection of computer vision and robotic manipulation for solving tasks such as vision-based robotic tool manipulation. The ideal candidate would be a PhD student with strong mathematical background in machine learning/reinforcement learning, modeling contact-physics for object manipulation, and experience in working with and training deep models on large scale computer vision datasets. Proficiency in PyTorch and (differentiable) robotic simulators is expected. Knowledge of meta-learning, hierarchical RL, self-supervised learning, and scene graph based visual reasoning would be useful. The intern will conduct original research with MERL researchers towards scientific publications.

MERL is looking for an intern to conduct research on driver classification/characterization for electrified, connected, or sustainable mobility. The intern will develop modeling techniques for optimizing/personalizing the operation of electric vehicles using driver data and/or crowdsourced data. The ideal candidate will have experience in either one or multiple of the following topics: vehicle control, energy management of electric vehicle, statistical estimation, connected vehicles, machine learning, numerical optimization, and reinforcement learning. Good programming skills in MATLAB or Python are required. Knowledge of one or more traffic and/or multi-vehicle simulators (SUMO, etc.) is a plus. Graduate students in engineering, mathematics, or similar quantitative disciplines are encouraged to apply. Publication of relevant results in conference proceedings or journals is encouraged and expected. The expected duration of the internship is 3-6 months. The start date is flexible.

MERL is seeking a highly motivated and qualified intern to work on robust AI for cybersecurity systems. The intern will be expected to conduct research on enhancing the resilience of cybersecurity systems against advanced attacks. The ideal candidate would have significant research experience in the following topics: robust machine learning and anomaly detection, defenses against adversarial examples, and cybersecurity event data processing. A mature understanding of modern machine learning methods, proficiency with Python, and familiarity with deep learning frameworks are expected. Proficiency with other programming languages and software development experience is a plus. Candidates at or beyond the middle of their Ph.D. program are encouraged to apply. This position will be available for Summer/Fall of 2023, with an expected duration of 3 months and flexible start dates.