PhD Research Assistant - Machine Learning Research Group

PhD Research Assistant - Machine Learning Research Group

Job Description

Must be enrolled in a university prior to and post internship.

Target Internship Duration: May-Aug 2026 or June-Sept 2026.

Target internship location: Burlington, MA.

The Program: Our future success depends on hiring world-class, early in career talent who are looking to power next-generation services and solutions. We are hiring students with a diverse set of skills and experiences to work in and across teams. Our program is intended to enhance your overall learning experience, help build your network, and accelerate your opportunity to make an impact.

The Machine Learning Research Group is searching for outstanding AI and ML research interns to join our research team. We are passionate about research that both advances science and has impact in the real world. You will be part of an amazing collaborative research team that publishes at the top venues in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Our expertise includes recommender systems, content moderation, foundation models, privacy preserving technology, probabilistic programming, and AI agents.

Your contributions have the chance to create real impact.

• Create new datasets that push the limits of existing AI and ML technology
• Research, design and implement novel methods
• Contribute to research that may lead to publications or conference presentations
• Collaborate with other team members and teams
• Transfer technology to product groups
• Collaborate with external researchers

To be considered for a Research Assistant position in the Machine Learning Research Group, you must possess the Objective Minimum Qualifications (OMQs) below. Please ensure that your application clearly indicates that you meet these OMQs, either on your resume, application questions, and/or by uploading additional documents such as a transcript.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Oracle is not in a position to offer US immigration sponsorship (includes H-1B, TN, O-1, green card, F-1 e.g. EAD, OPT, CPT, I-20, F-1 visa stamp, etc.).
• Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Recommender Systems, Content Moderation, Natural Language Processing, Speech Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent, AND returning to the program after completion of the internship.
• Research and/or work experience in Recommender Systems, Content Moderation, NLP, Speech Processing, CV, ML, AI, or equivalent
• Excellent programming skills in Python plus hands-on experience with common ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch)
• Outstanding research and publication track record
• Excellent communication skills
• Reside in the United States and/or attend a university in the US

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

The Machine Learning Research Group is an advanced research organization in Oracle. We focus on the development of technologies that keep Oracle at the forefront of the computer industry. Our researchers look for novel approaches and methodologies, often taking on projects with high risk or uncertainty, or that are difficult to tackle within a product development organization. Our research is focused on real-world outcomes: our researchers aim to develop technologies that will play a significant role in the evolution of technology and society.

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

US:
Hiring Range in USD from $19.62 - $38.32 per hour; from: $40,800 - $79,700 per year. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short term and long term disability, life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and vacation accrual, paid holidays
• Paid sick leave and parental leave
• Adoption assistance, employee stock purchase plan
• Voluntary benefits including auto, home, and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s challenges. We support an inclusive workforce and provide opportunities for all. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law.