2026 Future Talent Program - Ai/ml - Intern

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Base: $39,600.00-$105,500.00 usd; bonus/equity: no...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Python programming experience
Deep learning tooling pytorch or jax
Enrolled in bachelor's or higher degree program
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking interns for its 2026 Future Talent Program in AI/ML, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The program offers hands-on projects in the Data, AI, and Genome Sciences Department, targeting motivated students with computational skills to enhance their experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry

Job Summary

  • This internship offers a chance to work on projects involving graph-based representational learning and foundation models for biological inference.
  • Candidates will develop methods to improve the trainability and interpretability of foundation models while working in a collaborative team environment.
  • The role is part of the Data, AI, and Genome Sciences department at Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp, focusing on long-term career development.

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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking interns for its 2026 Future Talent Program in AI/ML, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The program offers hands-on projects in the Data, AI, and Genome Sciences Department, targeting motivated students with computational skills to enhance their experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

Salary

Base: $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python programming experience
  • Deep learning tooling PyTorch or JAX
  • Enrolled in Bachelor's or higher degree program
  • Available full-time for 9-12 weeks in mid-2026
  • Computational skills and analytical ability

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with multi-GPU model training
  • Background in omics data statistical analysis
  • Familiarity with cloud computing AWS services
  • Knowledge of mixed models or Bayesian models
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Key Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in Computer Science, Statistics, or related field
  • Full-time availability for 9-12 weeks starting June 2026
  • US and Puerto Rico residents only

Work Rights

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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