About the role#
As a Student Technical Assistant in the Supercomputing Center, you will work on the study, development, prototyping, and characterization of new technologies. This includes projects focused on interactive supercomputing, big data, and online educational technology. You will be mentored by a staff member and integrated into a team to conduct research and development. We expect you to participate fully in team activities, including seminars and tours.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research and development in computational science or engineering.
- Build and prototype new supercomputing technologies.
- Analyze and characterize system performance.
- Collaborate with team members on technical projects.
What you'll need#
- You are working toward a BS (junior year or later preferred), MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Expertise in parallel computing.
- Experience with mathematical analysis of data.
- Experience working with modern, state-of-the-art systems.
- A strong interest in publishing your results in conferences and journals.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Lexington, Massachusetts.
- The work is on-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship with a rolling term.
About MIT Lincoln Laboratory
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center. Founded in 1951, it focuses on technology development and system prototyping for national security. The organization is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. It employs over 4,000 people and works with industry partners to transition new concepts into deployed systems.
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