Internship Positions and Application

The UM-SJTU Joint Institute is seeking highly motivated U-M students for a unique professional development opportunity in international education, in an effort to coordinate the incoming visiting students and maximize their learning outcomes. International Programs Facilitator serves as professional resources for students participating in the 2025 summer program at the Joint Institute.  This individual works with the International Programs Office at the Joint Institute and overseas partners (mainly University of Michigan) to foster supportive living and learning environments for students, attend to health and safety concerns, and engage participants in ongoing reflection on intercultural learning and group dynamics.

Availability:

• May 19, 2025 – Aug 15, 2025

Preferred Qualifications:

• The individual is preferred to be foreign citizens. 
• Have prior experience living, working, studying, or traveling in a different cultural setting. 
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to intercultural learning and student development is required, as is the ability to manage ambiguity, creatively solve problems and work with a high degree of independence. 
• Display maturity, sensitivity to student privacy and wellness, and respect for diverse perspectives. 
• Experience working with international students or in a culturally diverse service setting, or previous travel to China and/or knowledge of Chinese is a plus, but not required.
• Academic background in higher education is preferred.

Benefits:

• Opportunities to study and learn in other cultures help college students develop critical skills for deeper understanding and effectiveness in today’s world.

We are seeking multiple enthusiastic Algorithm Engineer Interns to join our team and contribute to the development of AI and embodied intelligence applications in pharmaceutical research and development. As an intern, you will work closely with business analysts, development teams, and algorithm engineers to design and implement innovative, data-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business analysts, development teams, and other algorithm engineers to develop AI-driven solutions for pharmaceutical R&D.
• Assist in brainstorming and discussions to propose innovative solutions based on data insights.
• Contribute to the development, testing, and implementation of algorithms across various projects.
• Work on projects that integrate robotics, chemistry, biology, and materials science to advance research automation and intelligence.

Qualifications:

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Materials Science, or related STEM fields. Candidates with a background in both computer science and chemistry are preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in programming languages, particularly Python. Strong coding and engineering skills are an advantage.
  • Familiarity with deep learning and machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Jax, TensorFlow). Experience in training deep learning models is a plus.
  • Basic understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision (CV), or Reinforcement Learning (RL) algorithms. Experience in algorithm research or reproducing results from academic papers is a plus.

Availability:

• Ability to commit to an internship of at least three months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in projects that combine computer science with chemistry, biology, or materials science.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies.
• Opportunity to work on real-world projects in pharmaceutical research and development.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.

We are seeking motivated Robotics Engineering Interns to join our innovative team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge robotic systems. As an intern, you will work alongside experienced robotics engineers, software developers, and mechanical designers to create and improve robotic solutions for various applications, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of robotic systems and components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including those in chemistry, biology, and materials science, to integrate software and hardware components.
• Contribute to the implementation and optimization of control algorithms for robotic systems.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to propose innovative solutions for robotic challenges in research and industrial applications.
• Assist in the documentation of technical specifications and project progress.

Qualifications:

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in programming languages, particularly Python and C++.
• Familiarity with Robot Operating System (ROS) and robotic simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, V-REP).
• Basic understanding of control systems, kinematics, and computer vision.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360) is a plus.

Availability:

• Ability to commit to an internship of at least three months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with robotic hardware (e.g., actuators, sensors, microcontrollers).
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and their applications in robotics.
• Familiarity with embedded systems programming.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.

Benefits:

• Practical experience with state-of-the-art robotic technologies.
• Opportunity to work on real-world robotics projects in pharmaceutical R&D, with exposure to interdisciplinary fields like chemistry, biology, and materials science.
• Mentorship from experienced robotics professionals.
• Exposure to the full robotics development lifecycle.

As a marketing intern of the company, you will have the opportunity to participate in the company's marketing promotion and brand building work. You will work closely with professional teams to assist in completing various marketing tasks and enhance the company's visibility and market share in the field of pharmaceutical research and development.

Key Responsibilities：

• Market Research
  • Assist in collecting and analyzing industry trends, competitor information, and customer needs in the pharmaceutical research and development market to provide data support for the company's marketing strategy.
  • Participate in market research projects, including questionnaire design, data collection, and analysis report writing.
• Content Creation
  • Assist in writing marketing materials such as promotional copy, press releases, and blog articles for company products.
  • Participate in the production of multimedia content such as company promotional videos and pictures.
• Social Media Management
  • Assist in managing the company's social media accounts, posting attractive content, interacting with fans, and increasing brand awareness and fan activity.
  • Monitor user feedback and public opinion on social media, report to the team in a timely manner, and assist in handling them.
• Event Support
  • Assist in organizing and participating in the company's marketing activities such as exhibitions, seminars, and product launches.
  • Be responsible for the layout of the event site, material preparation, and customer reception.
• Data Organization and Analysis
  • Assist in organizing and analyzing marketing promotion data such as website traffic, social media interaction data, and event participation numbers.
  • Based on the analysis results of data, propose suggestions for improving marketing promotion strategies.

Qualifications：

• Educational Background
  • Undergraduate or graduate students majoring in marketing, media, computer science, biomedicine, robotics, or related fields are preferred.
• Skills Requirements
  • Possess good writing and copywriting skills.
  • Be familiar with social media platforms and have certain social media operation experience.
  • Be proficient in using office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Those with basic image processing and video production skills are preferred.
• Personal Qualities
  • Be passionate about the biomedical and robotics industries, have strong learning ability and an innovative spirit.
  • Be responsible, meticulous, and have good teamwork spirit and communication skills.
  • Be able to withstand certain work pressure and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.

Benefits：

• Provide competitive internship allowances.
• Participate in internal training and learning opportunities to improve professional skills.
• Work with industry experts and excellent teams to accumulate valuable work experience.
• Have the opportunity to become a regular employee.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Establishing high magnification metallographic structure detection, analysis, and quantitative evaluation system for various phases and defect structures of deformed aluminum alloy (6xxx alloy) cast bars for automobiles.
• Producing failure analysis and report of metallographic structures and aluminum alloy (6xxx alloy).
• Conducting mechanical property testing, analysis, and testing optimization of aluminum profiles.

Requirements:

• Knowledge in metal material science or heat treatment.
• Proficient in oral and written English.
• Experience in data analysis.
• Knowledge and experience in metallurgy inspection, and Struers lab instruments preferred.