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Research Intern

Brief overview

Rochester, MIIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
Cap-exemptNo H-1B lottery
47 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
14 green cardsCertified filings
ProgrammingSoftware developmentLinux-based systemsSoftware engineering conceptsDistributed systemsCloud computingData processingPythonModern development frameworksMachine learningMLOpsResearch-oriented software projects

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Oakland University is a public university located in the cities of Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills, Michigan

Visa sponsorship history

4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026Cap-exempt

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Job description

Summary

Oakland University is seeking a Research Intern in their Computer Science & Engineering department. The role involves supporting faculty-led research activities through data collection, software prototype testing, and collaboration on research tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with research experiments and data collection
  • Implement and test software prototypes
  • Analyze experimental results and document findings
  • Support preparation of technical reports and research artifacts
  • Collaborate closely with the faculty supervisor on assigned research tasks

Skills

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field
  • Background in programming and software development
  • Familiarity with Linux-based systems and basic software engineering concepts
  • Ability to work independently under faculty supervision and document technical work
  • Coursework or hands-on experience in distributed systems, cloud computing, or data processing
  • Experience with Python and modern development frameworks
  • Exposure to machine learning, MLOps, or research-oriented software projects
  • Prior internship, academic research project, or relevant technical experience is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field
  • Background in programming and software development
  • Familiarity with Linux-based systems and basic software engineering concepts
  • Ability to work independently under faculty supervision and document technical work

Nice to Haves

  • Coursework or hands-on experience in distributed systems, cloud computing, or data processing
  • Experience with Python and modern development frameworks
  • Exposure to machine learning, MLOps, or research-oriented software projects
  • Prior internship, academic research project, or relevant technical experience is a plus

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