Human-Robot Interaction Research Intern

Job overview

The Human-Robot Interaction Research Intern role is onsite in Cambridge, MA. Compensation is stated as $6,000–$8,000 per month. Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories conducts research, and the intern will collaborate with MERL researchers on multimodal scene understanding. The internship contributes to research on natural-language scene understanding for robot dialogue and/or indoor monitoring using a large language model. The intern will develop and implement models and optimization methods, run experiments, and prepare results for publication, potentially contributing to doctoral work.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with MERL researchers to derive and implement models and optimization methods
• conduct experiments
• prepare results for publication. Required experience includes ROS2, C/C++, Python, and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

human-robot interaction research intern

multimodal scene understanding

robot dialogue

large language models

deep learning

ros2

c/c++

python

pytorch

cambridge ma

mitsubishi electric research laboratories

graduate student

$6k–$8k/month

research publications

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Relocation stipend, covered travel to and from MERL, monthly Charlie Card for local commuting, weekly social gatherings, professional development opportunities, and health insurance eligibility after the 90-day waiting period.

Why this role

For graduate students; ideal candidates are senior Ph.D. students with deep learning experience in audio-visual, signal, and natural language processing. Multiple positions are available, with flexible start dates throughout 2027 and typical durations of 3–6 months. Interns receive a relocation stipend, covered travel to and from MERL, and a monthly Charlie Card.

About the employer

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.