Intern - Cognitive & Emerging Computing - R&D Graduate Year Round

Sandia National Laboratories

Apr 24

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Research & Development
Software Engineering
Albuquerque

Requirements

Qualifications We Require:
You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:
Earned bachelor's degree
Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.
Qualifications We Desire:
Publications or significant research experience in Bayesian network models, neural networks, brain and neural circuit modeling, or computational models of human perception.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C, C++, Python, Julia, Java, or Matlab.
Research experience in neuroscience, particularly vision or perception.
Experience with implementing autonomous systems, machine learning, deep learning, or reinforcement learning.
Good oral and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Draw inspiration from neuroscience to develop algorithms to solve real-world problems.
Develop techniques for mapping novel brain-inspired and machine learning algorithms onto existing and emerging neuromorphic hardware. This includes analyzing, benchmarking, and modeling neuromorphic architectures.
Be motivated and enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication skills and who have the desire to gain research experience in a highly collaborative research environment.
Be exposed to a wide range of computational research at Sandia and will have a strong project-based research experience working directly with Sandia staff scientists.
Work with computer scientists, mathematicians, and engineers to abstract neural computations such as dendritic computation, short-term plasticity, and microcircuit computations for incorporation into artificial intelligence algorithms and man-made computing systems.
Develop neurobiological models at differing levels of biological complexity, including neural circuit models constrained by current understanding of sensory processing in biological nervous systems.
Publish research results in high-quality journals and professional conference venues.

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Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier DOE science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. Our team of scientists, engineers, researchers, and business specialists apply their knowledge and skill toward delivering cutting-edge technology in an array of areas. Across our main sites in Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA, our research ranges from nuclear defense and homeland and global security to innovative work in biotechnology, environmental preservation, energy, and cyber security. Our teams have shared some of the reasons they enjoy working at Sandia: • Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide • Extraordinary co-workers • Access to some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world (tours.sandia.gov) • Career advancement and enrichment opportunities • Work-life balance with flexible work schedules, competitive benefits, and convenient on-site amenities