Role overview

Qualifications

PhD or MS/MTech candidate with focus on NLP, Computer Vision, LLMs, VLMs, or Responsible AI
Proficiency in Python with hands-on experience in PyTorch and TensorFlow
Experience in RAG, vector databases, and LLM fine-tuning; strong understanding of transformer architectures
Zeal for research and innovation with ability to work on transformative AI/ML challenges

Responsibilities

Conduct exploratory research and develop solutions across NLP, Computer Vision, ML, LLMs, VLMs, RAG, agentic frameworks, RL, Federated Learning, differential privacy, red teaming, ML Ops, and LLM Ops/observability
Design, implement, and evaluate models and pipelines (e.g., RAG, LLM fine-tuning, vector databases) using Python, PyTorch, and TensorFlow
Collaborate with senior researchers and industry experts; contribute to publications and present findings at conferences
Work on real-world industry AI/ML projects and apply responsible AI practices to ensure safe, scalable deployments

Key facts

Remote from: United States
Internships
Entry-level / graduate
English

Hard skills

Transformer Design TensorFlow PyTorch (Machine Learning Library) Python (Programming Language) Natural Language Processing (NLP) Large Language Modeling Observability Vector Data Advanced Distributed Learning MLOps (Machine Learning Operations) Agent-Based Model Computer Vision Red Teaming Machine Learning Reinforcement Learning Academic Writing Applied Research

Other skills

Presentations
Collaboration
Teamwork
Research
Problem Solving
Innovation

About the company

Centific

Information Technology & Services

Bringing together data, intelligence & humans. Led by a people-first, intelligence-driven approach, Centific enables experiences that help brands thrive in a sustainable and meaningful way, working to create long-term value and loyal customers for our clients – now and in the future. With clarity of vision, technological expertise, and operational excellence, Centific is the partner of choice for those who want to run smarter - and those who want to change the race.

Company details

Company typeXLarge

IndustryInformation Technology & Services

Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

About Centific

Centific is a frontier AI data foundry that curates diverse, high-quality data, using our purpose-built technology platforms to empower the Magnificent Seven and our enterprise clients with safe, scalable AI deployment. Our team includes more than 150 PhDs and data scientists, along with more than 4,000 AI practitioners and engineers. We harness the power of an integrated solution ecosystem—comprising industry-leading partnerships and 1.8 million vertical domain experts in more than 230 markets—to create contextual, multilingual, pre-trained datasets; fine-tuned, industry-specific LLMs; and RAG pipelines supported by vector databases. Our zero-distance innovation™ solutions for GenAI can reduce GenAI costs by up to 80% and bring solutions to market 50% faster.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI creators and industry leaders by bringing best practices in GenAI to unicorn innovators and enterprise customers. We aim to help these organizations unlock significant business value by deploying GenAI at scale, helping to ensure they stay at the forefront of technological advancement and maintain a competitive edge in their respective markets.

About Job

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for PhD / Masters Researchers! Join Our PhD Research Internship Program! 🌟

Are you a PhD / MS student working in NLP, Computer Vision, LLMs, VLMs, Responsible AI and passionate about solving a real-world problem by pushing the boundaries of technology? Do you want to delve into the latest industry advancements in NLP, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and more? We're thrilled to announce our PhD Research Internship Program, where academic innovation meets industry expertise!

💡Internship Focus Areas:

- Natural Language Processing (NLP)

- Computer Vision

- Machine Learning

- Large Language Models (LLM)

- Vision-Language Models (VLM)

- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

- Agentic Framework

- Reinforcement Learning

- Federated Learning / Differential Privacy

- Red Teaming

- ML Ops

- LLM Ops / Observability

💡Technical Skills Required:

- Proficiency in Python

- Expertise in PyTorch and TensorFlow

- Expertise in one or more of RAG, Vector DBs, LLM Fine-tuning,

- Strong understanding of Transformer Architecture

- Familiarity with Flow-based models

🚀 What We Offer:

- Competitive stipend package

- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI ML industry projects

- Collaboration with industry experts and leading researchers

- Opportunities to publish research and attend conferences

- A supportive and enriching environment to foster innovation

🌐 Who Should Apply?

- PhD / MS / M Tech candidates with a zeal for research and innovation

- Individuals eager to work on transformative technologies

- Enthusiasts who enjoy solving complex challenges in AI and ML domains

🔗 Apply Now: Send an email to diana.moeck@centific.com

Join us in shaping the future of technology and make your research stand out with real-world applications. Share this opportunity with your network and tag someone who might be interested!

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Rate: $40 Per Hour

Centific is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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