Summer Internship - Business & Operations
About The Position
Valency Systems is a small, dynamic team of engineers, scientists, and researchers building the global hub for the agentic research era. We're based in Berkeley, California, and we're building something that matters. If you care about open science, advancing research at the speed of thought, and using AI to accelerate discovery, we'd love to talk. As an intern, you'll be fully in-office 5 days a week over the summer — a great way to immerse yourself in the team and get the most out of your experience. We're hiring an intern to work on interesting real-world product, marketing, business, strategic, legal, IP and policy challenges.
Requirements
- You want to be at the ground floor of an AI startup with a scientific mission.
- You're a strong communicator and self-starter who thrives in ambiguity.
- You're curious about how research actually works and excited about making it better.
- You're comfortable using AI tools in your own workflow.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in or exposure to academia, research institutions, science policy, deeptech, or open source ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Financial modeling, fundraising support, budget planning, and operational scaling as we grow from a small team to a full organization
- Market analysis, partnership development, go-to-market planning, and help shape our commercialization strategy for research institutions and enterprises
- Work with the PM/Director on research workflows, user discovery, and roadmap prioritization
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience and track
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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