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Group 08-81 | SRP Intern | Advanced Materials and Microsystems | Summer 2026

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Date: Mar 2, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

We work at the convergence of materials science and micro- and nanoscale engineering to develop microsystems with novel functionality. We develop materials, microfabrication processes, and multifunctional microsystems, with the aim to leverage properties at the small scale in everything we do. Our activities range from forming metamaterials and phase-change materials, to integrating optoelectronic devices in unusual form factors such as fibers and fabrics, to developing microfluidic devices based on electrowetting, to creating new materials and new processes for 3D printing. Our application space is equally broad: it encompasses low-cost picosatellites fabricated in a silicon foundry, advanced fibers that can sense and communicate and be woven into clothing, energy-efficient microhydraulic actuators for micro-robotics, optofluidics for enhanced eyewear, and energy storage and energy harvesting components. Our high-impact work is enabled by the Microelectronics Laboratory, the Defense Fabric Discovery Center, and other cleanroom facilities at the Laboratory.

 

Position Description

Summer Research Intern – AI for Brain Mapping Applications

 

Position Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated undergraduate student to join a summer research project exploring the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to large-scale neuroscience datasets. The project will focus on developing computational methods to assist in the design and interpretation of human brain-mapping experiments.

The selected student will contribute to efforts that apply modern AI techniques—including machine learning, data organization, and pattern discovery—to multimodal neuroscience data. This may include assisting in experimental planning, organizing heterogeneous datasets, identifying structure in lesion and stimulation mapping results, and developing tools that improve interpretation and hypothesis generation in neuromodulation research.

The internship offers exposure to cutting-edge brain stimulation experiments and an opportunity to work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, signal processing, and human neuroscience. The student will collaborate with researchers across engineering and neuroscience disciplines.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Current undergraduate student in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or related technical field
  • Strong programming skills  
  • Experience with data analysis and/or machine learning methods
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
  • Background or coursework in signal processing or statistics
  • Interest in neuroscience or biomedical applications

 

Summer Research Program Overview

 

The Summer Research Program offers students the chance to apply their academic knowledge to real-world national security challenges while working alongside leading scientists and engineers. As an SRP intern, you’ll engage in hands-on research, receive dedicated mentorship, and take part in professional development opportunities including workshops, tech talks, and networking events—all while building connections within a vibrant community of peers.

 

  • Internships are typically 10–12 weeks, with flexible start and end dates, typically May through early August.
  • Housing support is available for eligible non-local interns, including access to discounted university housing in Boston and a one-time taxable relocation payment.
  • Complimentary daily shuttle transportation is provided from Boston-based housing to and from the Lab.

 

Compensation

 

Hourly pay rates below are effective January 2025 – December 2025 and will be reviewed again for Summer 2026.

 

  • Freshman (BS expected May/June 2029): $24.50/hour
  • Sophomore (BS expected May/June 2028): $26.00/hour
  • Junior (BS expected May/June 2027): $28.00/hour
  • Senior (5-year BS program, completed 4 years by May/June 2026): $31.00/hour
  • Bachelor’s degree completed in 2026: $34.50/hour
  • BS + 1 (BS completed May/June 2025, 1st year of MS in 2025–26): $36.00/hour
  • BS + 2 (BS completed May/June 2024, 2nd year of MS in 2025–26, degree not yet conferred): $37.50/hour
  • MS (Master’s degree expected May/June 2026): $38.00/hour
  • MS + 1 (MS completed May/June 2025, 1st year of PhD in 2025–26): $40.50/hour
  • MS + 2 (MS completed May/June 2024, 2nd year of PhD in 2025–26): $42.00/hour
  • MS + 3 (MS completed May/June 2023, 3rd year of PhD in 2025–26): $43.00/hour

 

 

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

 

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

 

Requisition ID: 42767 

 


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