Data Science & System Security Research Intern - 2027

NEC Labs • Princeton, NJ

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About The Position

The Data Science & System Security team advances agentic AI, self-improving intelligent systems, and trustworthy AI to help organizations understand, manage, and optimize complex systems. Its research combines large language models and foundation models, multi-agent systems, reinforcement learning, AI-driven reasoning, time-series analysis, graph mining, and big data analytics. The team integrates theoretical foundations with experimental research to develop AI engines and intelligent system solutions for autonomous decision-making, detection, prediction, optimization, and continuous system improvement. Its work supports NEC products and publications in top conferences.

The group seeks researchers with expertise in AI and data-driven analytics, especially those able to develop scalable algorithms and design innovative AI applications using emerging technologies to address real-world challenges. The position is an internship for 2027. The anticipated compensation is $6,200 to $8,200 per month, depending on relevant experience and expertise.

NEC Laboratories America is the US-based research center for NEC Corporation’s global network of corporate research laboratories, with locations in Princeton, New Jersey, and San Jose, California. The company conducts technology research and early market penetration across Data Science & Systems Research, Integrated Systems, Machine Learning, Media Analytics, and Optical Networking & Sensing. NEC Labs America collaborates with industry, academia, and governments, and is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Proven publication record in at least one of these areas: large language models and foundation models; AI agents and their applications; time-series data and complex system dynamics; AI for security and security for AI; or graph and information network mining.
• Strong background in developing scalable algorithms and designing innovative AI applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in AI and data-driven analytics addressing real-world challenges.
• Develop scalable algorithms and innovative AI applications using emerging technologies.
• Contribute to research on agentic AI, self-improving intelligent systems, and trustworthy AI.

Benefits

• Paid company holidays.
• Access to fitness areas.
• Travel and housing allowance, if applicable.
• Collaborative, friendly, and growth-oriented atmosphere.
• Team events and recreational amenities, including ping pong, basketball courts, billiards, volleyball tournaments, and tennis/pickleball courts.
• Complimentary snacks and beverages.
• Monthly tea-time events.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree