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Duke University

NONDUKE STUDENT/INTERN

Durham, NC

The Community Research Collaborative Intern offers a variety of internship opportunities for students eager to explore applied research, data science, evaluation, design, and community engagement.

Duke University

NONDUKE STUDENT/INTERN

Durham, NC · On-site

The Community Research Collaborative Intern offers a variety of internship opportunities for students eager to explore applied research, data science, evaluation, design, and community engagement.

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How much do computer science research intern jobs pay per month?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average monthly pay for computer science research intern in Raleigh, NC is $6,259.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $4,291.67 and $7,450.00 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Computer Science Research Intern do?

A Computer Science Research Intern typically assists with research projects in areas like artificial intelligence, data science, software engineering, or cybersecurity. Their responsibilities may include reviewing academic literature, designing and running experiments, analyzing data, and writing reports or research papers. Interns often collaborate with faculty members, graduate students, or research teams to solve real-world problems and contribute to new technological advancements. The experience helps interns gain practical skills, deepen their technical knowledge, and prepare for future careers in academia or industry.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Computer Science Research Intern during a project cycle?

As a Computer Science Research Intern, you’ll often be involved in conducting literature reviews, designing and implementing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting your findings to the research team. Interns frequently collaborate with senior researchers and other interns, participate in regular meetings, and may contribute to academic papers or technical documentation. This hands-on role provides valuable exposure to the research process in a professional setting, helping you build both technical and communication skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Computer Science Research Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Computer Science Research Intern, you need a solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, programming languages (such as Python, Java, or C++), and a strong academic background in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with research tools like LaTeX, version control systems (e.g., Git), and experience with data analysis or machine learning frameworks is often required. Strong analytical thinking, curiosity, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate within a research team are highly valued soft skills. These skills and qualities enable interns to contribute meaningfully to research projects, solve challenging problems, and communicate findings clearly.
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Staff Research Scientist - Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Staff Research Scientist - Artificial Intelligence Engineer

ARA

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

The Analytical and Spatial Intelligence Research Team (ASIRT) at Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking scientists/researchers interested in developing artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and computer vision software to solve challenging problems for the US defense and intelligence communities. We perform fundamental and applied research in many open areas, including GenAI, Agentic AI Systems, Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision Language Models (VLMs), backbone fine tuning, AI explainability, adversarial attacks and World Models. We are a close-knit team of creative thinkers from diverse backgrounds who collaborate to find non-standard solutions to challenging problems. We encourage candidates with a creative and entrepreneurial spirit who seek a research career within a stable industry to apply.
Staff Research Scientist - Artificial Intelligence Engineer Position Highlights:
  • Research, develop, test and deploy artificial intelligence, machine learning and computer vision software.
  • Process and integrate data from different sources, including satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles, ground vehicles, human-wearables, and smart devices
  • Enjoy a challenging technical career with opportunities for personal growth
  • Team player able to communicate technical results effectively to others
  • Position is located in the Raleigh, NC metropolitan area

Staff Research Scientist - Artificial Intelligence Engineer Position Required Experience & Skills:
  • US citizenship required (green card holders are not eligible for this position)
  • Eligibility to apply for and hold a U.S. security clearance (selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment)
  • BS Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical field along with 2-4 years of experience OR MS degree with 0-2 years of experience
  • Strong foundation and experience using AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and software libraries (jax, scikit-learn, hugging-face, ollama, langchain, langgraph, or similar)
  • Experience in software development in Python and C/C++
  • Solid mathematical background in linear algebra and probability theory
  • Experience working with AWS cloud computing
  • Experience with collaborative software development and version control (Git)
  • Proficiency in one of the following areas: mathematics, physics, robotics, sensor fusion, machine learning, computer vision or signal processing

Staff Research Scientist - Artificial Intelligence Engineer Position Desirable Experience & Skills:
  • Experience working with AWS, S3, Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience developing software for execution on edge devices (GPUs, mobile phones, deployed CPU)
  • Experience working with and flying Class I unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
  • Experience writing technical proposals
  • Experience working on intelligence and DoD programs

Who is ARA?
Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,226 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.
ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company.
To find out more about what the Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/
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