Research Associate Intern

Job Location

Remote (with optional on-site locations in Austin, TX and Lemnos, Greece)

Hiring Organization

Flomad Labs
 Website: https://flomad.international
 Flomad Labs is an innovative R&D company specializing in AI-driven technology and robotics solutions.

Employment Type

Internship (Flexible hours, 8–40 hours per week)

Research Associate (Open-Source Projects)
Overview

We are seeking a Research Associate (Open-Source Projects) to join our team at Flomad, contributing to the development and exploration of cutting-edge technologies across AI, robotics, and machine learning. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate on impactful, community-driven open-source initiatives and help shape the future of intelligent systems.

As a Research Associate, you will help design, prototype, and document innovative technologies while actively engaging with the open-source community. You will collaborate with AI researchers, engineers, and designers to translate cutting-edge research into practical, publicly available tools and insights.

Additionally, you will engage in continuous research and evaluation of emerging AI tools to enhance productivity, staying abreast of the latest technological advancements. This proactive approach ensures our team remains at the forefront of innovation, integrating cutting-edge solutions into our workflows. If you’re passionate about collaborative development, real-world research, and open knowledge, this internship provides an exciting platform to contribute meaningfully to global innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to open-source projects aligned with Flomad’s AI and robotics research.
  • Conduct technical and academic research to support innovation and development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and test open tools and technologies.
  • Engage with the global open-source community through forums, GitHub, and documentation efforts.
  • Translate research findings into usable software components, reports, or frameworks.
  • Explore and evaluate emerging tools and platforms relevant to intelligent systems.
  • Document research findings and contribute to blog posts, technical notes, or research papers.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Strong interest in open-source development, research, and collaboration.
  • Background in computer science, data science, engineering, or related fields is a plus.
  • Experience with Git/GitHub, open-source collaboration, or technical documentation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive learning mindset.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

  • Fully Remote & Flexible Schedule: This internship is entirely remote, allowing you to contribute from anywhere. You can choose to work full-time (up to 40 hours per week) or part-time (a minimum of 8-10 hours per week) based on your availability.
  • On-site Internship (Optional): If interested, we can offer onsite internships at two locations: Austin, Texas, and Lemnos, Greece.
  • Contribute to Global Open-Source Projects: Help build impactful technologies accessible to a global audience.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with AI researchers, UX designers, cognitive scientists, and roboticists.
  • Hands-On Experience: Gain hands-on experience working on experimental, applied research projects.
  • Stay at the Forefront of Innovation: Explore emerging trends in robotics, AI-driven empathy, and intelligent human-robot communication.