AI4CommSci

Information about positions in AI4CommSci is listed below. For advertised positions, we reply to applications as soon as possible, usually within a few days. For unsolicited inquiries, we will reply within a few weeks to candidates who are likely to be a good fit for the current needs of the laboratory.

Post-Docs: We do not currently have any funded post-doc positions available. If you are interested in applying for a fellowship such as an NRSA in order to join the lab, please fill out this form.

PhD Students: We can accept PhD students through IHP's PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences. If you want to check fit with our lab, use this form.

IHP Master's Theses: If you are a current IHP Master's student and are interested in doing a thesis in the lab, please fill out this form.

Post-Bacs: We do not currently have any open postbac positions.

Undergraduates and Graduating Seniors: The AI4CommSci Group invites undergraduate students and graduating seniors to apply for our 2026 paid summer internship program. We will host summer interns for a 9-week internship from June 1st to July 31st in Boston. Please note that these times (and the location) are not flexible, as this is a structured program. Interns will receive a stipend of $7,000 in installments over the summer for a 40-hour work week. This stipend will cover all living expenses for the duration of the internship program.

Interns' primary responsibility will be helping with testing children (ages 2 to 7) in an ongoing series of studies focused on cognitive development. Most of the studies will focus on children's growing understanding of physical mechanics, especially balance and support. It is possible that interns will also work on a language development study.

In addition, interns will develop R and statistics skills, attend research meetings, a reading group, and be generally embedded in the daily life of the lab.

Required qualifications include:
* Prior experience working with children (or a compelling story about why you'd be good at it)
* Be a US citizen, national, or permanent resident
* Be a current undergraduate (seniors who graduate in May are also eligible)
* Being able to be in person in Boston June 1 to July 31.
* Particular interest in cognitive development and/or language acquisition
Students who have strong programming skills will be able to put those to use, but this is not a requirement. Prior research experience is nice but by no means critical.

Our main lab space is located in Charlestown, on the water (1 Constitution Wharf, Charlestown, MA 02129).
Apply using this form.

Other: If none of the above apply to you, or for general inquiries about joining the lab, use this form.