Energy & Materials Intern - Generative Models and Reinforcement Learning
Toyota Research InstituteLos Altos, California
Internship
Posted February 3, 2026
$45 - $65/hr
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Job Description
The Energy Materials Intern will work on developing models and policies to accelerate the discovery of new materials for emissions-free mobility, utilizing AI, computational modeling, and data pipelines within a collaborative research environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop models and policies to aid the discovery of new materials and material representations.
- Create models and policies based on materials science-relevant action spaces to discover new materials and synthesis routes.
- Develop pipelines for generating relevant datasets related to materials research.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program with a focus on materials science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or related fields.
- Experience or coursework in developing models and policies based on materials science-relevant action spaces to discover new materials, synthesis routes, and interpretable heuristics.
- Ability to develop pipelines for relevant dataset generation related to materials discovery.
- Availability to work a 12-week paid internship during Summer 2026, in an in-office role.
- Willingness to work in California-based roles with a pay range of $45 to $65 per hour, depending on individual factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Possess the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to the development of models and policies for materials discovery using AI and computational modeling techniques.
Benefits & Perks
Paid 12-week summer internship
In-office role
Pay range between $45 and $65 per hour (California-based roles)
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off including holiday pay and sick time
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