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Profluent

Research Intern, Computational

Emeryville, CA · On-site +1

$1.67K/wk

Profluent is an AI-first protein design company. Founded in 2022, we develop deep generative models ... We are seeking a passionate Computational Research Intern to join moonshot projects at the ...

Xometry

UX Research Intern

Waltham, MA · On-site

$27/hr

You will partner with Design, Product Management, and Engineering and report to the UX Research lead. You will have a dedicated mentor and will join our intern cohort where you'll connect with ...

Xometry

UX Research Intern

North Bethesda, MD · On-site

$27/hr

You will partner with Design, Product Management, and Engineering and report to the UX Research lead. You will have a dedicated mentor and will join our intern cohort where you'll connect with ...

Labelbox

Applied Research Intern

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Role Overview As an Applied Research intern at Labelbox, you will design, build, and productionize evaluation and post-training systems for frontier LLMs and multimodal models. You'll own continuous ...

GE HealthCare

Research Intern

Bellevue, NE · On-site

$45 - $57/hr

Contribute to the design and development of machine learning models (including exposure to deep ... As an AI research intern at GEHC, you get to work on the most cutting-edge and exciting projects.

Cedars Sinai

Research Intern (Per Diem)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Understand principles of research design and patient data collection * Gain familiarity with cancer ... intern or visitor appointment. * INTERNS: Those participating for academic credit must receive ...

Alljoined

Research Intern (Fall)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$30/hr

About the Role As a Research Intern , you will contribute to building the computational ... Previous research or project experience in experimental design Compensation & Benefits * $30/hour ...

Samaya AI

ML Research Intern

Mountain View, CA · On-site

The intern will also have the opportunity to reshape Samaya's key product roadmap using their ... Collaborate with in-house researchers to design, implement, and evaluate novel methods in alignment ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for design research intern in the United States is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Design Research Intern supports the research process by gathering user insights, conducting interviews, analyzing data, and assisting with usability testing. They work closely with designers, product teams, and stakeholders to understand user needs and inform design decisions. Responsibilities may include creating research reports, synthesizing findings, and helping to develop user personas. The role provides hands-on experience in user-centered design and research methodologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Design Research Intern position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Design Research Intern, you need a strong foundation in user-centered design principles, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and a relevant academic background in design, psychology, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, and user research platforms such as UserTesting is highly valuable. Strong communication, curiosity, adaptability, and attention to detail are standout soft skills for this role. These capabilities are crucial for gathering actionable insights, collaborating effectively, and informing impactful design solutions.

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As a Design Research Intern, you can expect to assist with planning and conducting user interviews, usability tests, surveys, and competitive analyses. You'll help synthesize research findings into actionable insights that guide design decisions, and collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and engineers. Often, you'll participate in brainstorming sessions, create presentation materials, and help document user journeys and personas. This variety of hands-on experiences will build your skills in both research and design thinking, while allowing you to make meaningful contributions to ongoing projects.
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Research Intern, Computational

Profluent

Emeryville, CA • On-site, Remote

$1.67K/wk

Full-time, Internship

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Profluent is an AI-first protein design company. Founded in 2022, we develop deep generative models to design and validate novel, functional proteins to revolutionize biomedicine. Based in Emeryville, CA, we are backed by leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Bezos Expeditions, Spark Capital, Insight Partners, Air Street Capital, AIX Ventures, and Convergent Ventures, and have raised over $150M to date.
Our generative models learn the blueprint of life by modeling large-scale evolutionary data, enabling us to engineer and write biology in unprecedented ways. We are seeking a passionate Computational Research Intern to join moonshot projects at the intersection of bioinformatics and machine learning.
This is a rare opportunity to tackle open-ended scientific and engineering challenges with direct potential for high-impact publications and real-world applications in synthetic biology and protein engineering.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement computational approaches to advance cutting-edge research in bioinformatics and machine learning
  • Analyze large-scale genomic and protein datasets to uncover new biological insights and capabilities
  • Collaborate closely with scientists and engineers across machine learning, protein engineering, and biology teams
  • Document and present research findings internally, with the potential to publish in leading journals and conferences

Qualifications
  • Enrolled in a BS, MS, or PhD program in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
  • Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with scientific computing libraries (e.g., NumPy, pandas, Jupyter)
  • Experience in one or more of the following: machine learning, large-scale data analysis, genomics, or protein bioinformatics
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, scientific curiosity, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Internship Details
  • Typical duration: 12 weeks, with flexible start dates
  • Hybrid: 2 - 3 days on-site per week in our Emeryville, CA headquarters
  • Salary: $1,667 per week
  • Opportunity to publish your work and make a lasting impact in computational biology and AI-driven protein design

What We Offer
  • Work on moonshot projects at the frontier of AI and biology
  • Mentorship from leading experts in bioinformatics, machine learning, and synthetic biology
  • A dynamic, mission-driven environment with the resources of a fast-growing, well-funded startup
  • Competitive internship compensation and benefits

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