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University of St Thomas

Research Intern

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$20/hr

... design projects. Research interns will work directly with faculty on sponsored research initiatives, including Department of Defense partnerships and industry collaborations. Essential Functions:

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As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship 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.

What is the difference between Internship Design Research Intern vs Design Research Assistant?

AspectInternship Design Research InternDesign Research Assistant
Required CredentialsEnrolled in or recent graduate in design, psychology, or related fieldsSimilar educational background, often with some research experience
Work EnvironmentInternship programs, entry-level research projects, collaborative teamsSupportive research teams, academic or corporate settings
Employer & Industry UsageDesign firms, tech companies, startups, academic institutionsDesign agencies, corporate R&D, academic labs
Common Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

The main difference is that a Design Research Intern is typically a student or recent graduate gaining initial experience through an internship, while a Design Research Assistant often has some prior research experience and supports ongoing projects. Both roles focus on user-centered research, but the internship is more educational and entry-level, whereas the assistant role may involve more independent tasks.

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Research Intern

Research Intern

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN • On-site

$20/hr

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Posted 23 days ago

University Of St. Thomas (Minnesota) rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

OVERVIEW
Job Title: Research Intern
Pay: Graduate Intern ($20/hr)
Undergraduate Intern ($17-$19.25/hr based on experience)
Location: St. Paul
Job Summary:The START Center at the School of Engineering is seeking motivated undergraduate and graduate students to join our research team. This position offers hands-on experience in cutting-edge on going projects at the START Center including ones that require the use of embedded systems, FPGA development, hardware design projects. Research interns will work directly with faculty on sponsored research initiatives, including Department of Defense partnerships and industry collaborations.
Essential Functions:
Essential functions vary by project, but many current projects require one or more of the following:
  • Collaborate with faculty and industry partners on sponsored research deliverables.
  • Assist with embedded systems development using microcontrollers
  • Design and implement digital signal processing algorithms and hardware accelerators
  • Develop and implement machine learning algorithms for pattern recognition in digital signals, including speech, audio, biomedical, and sensor data applications
  • Design and train deep learning models for automated feature extraction from time-series signals
  • Conduct testing and validation of electronic systems and sensors
  • Develop technical documentation including test reports, design specifications, and research summaries
  • Perform PCB layout, component selection, and hardware debugging
  • Support data collection, analysis, and visualization for ongoing research projects

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit.
  • Strong foundation in digital logic design and embedded systems concepts
  • Programming experience (C/Python/MATLAB)
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality in technical work

ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas.
The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including
disability and protected veteran status.

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