About the role#
You will work on a research problem at the intersection of geophysics and modern machine learning. Your work during the summer will feed directly into our uranium exploration efforts in the field. This internship may lead to a full-time offer for the right candidate.
What you'll do#
- Solve research problems involving geophysics and machine learning.
- Produce technical output that informs active uranium exploration.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an MSc or PhD program in geophysics, applied physics, computational physics, applied mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong scientific computing skills using Python and the standard stack.
- An interest in applying modern machine learning to geoscientific problems.
- Hands-on experience with machine learning methods on real geoscientific data is preferred.
- A background in exploration geophysics is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is based on-site in San Francisco, California.
- Candidates must be US citizens or hold valid work authorization.
About Terranox AI (YC W26)
Terranox AI is a mining company based in San Francisco. Founded in 2025, the firm focuses on uranium exploration. It uses physics-informed AI models to identify economic deposits across North America. The company operates with a team of eight employees.
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