Join us for the summer at our studio in Philadelphia.
KieranTimberlake’s Summer Internship Program provides a meaningful opportunity for students to participate in a range of professional activities and to gain broad exposure to ideas that push the practice of architecture forward. In addition to providing practical experience, KieranTimberlake’s Summer Internship Program offers opportunities for professional development, training, and mentorship.
We are currently seeking a Design Computation Intern to join our Research Group this summer. The Design Computation Intern will work alongside peer-mentor Design Computation Researchers to advance the firm’s research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). They will be responsible for researching End-to-End AI/ML pipelines for various data formats generated throughout the architectural design process (image, text, 3D data, etc.). The Design Computation Intern will have the opportunity to develop AI models that unlock insights from untapped architectural data spanning KieranTimberlake’s 40 years of practice to inform future design workflows.
Responsibilities
Primary activities will encompass the following:
Reviewing technical literature for data analysis and machine learning methods
Employing state-of-the-art methods for data engineering, image processing, natural language processing
Reporting and summarizing findings to the Research Group
Testing methods on real world data with the support of other members of the Research Group
Learning new tools, methods, and data ingestion, analysis, modeling, and output visualization
Synthesizing research findings in written and graphic form
Collaborating with research partners outside KieranTimberlake to develop digital analysis tools
Engaging in interdisciplinary brainstorming sessions and discussions with peer Research Group members across a wide range of topics, including ecology, environment, human health, building performance, and many others
Qualifications
Candidates should be curious and self-motivated and should be pursuing a professional degree in architecture, computer science, or related field who wants to be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.
Candidates should demonstrate:
Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) workflows and pipelines
Proficiency with scientific computing libraries and AI/ML frameworks
Strong understanding of computation and programming principles, including basic knowledge of at least one of the following languages: C#, Javascript, Python, R
Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
Capacity to review journal papers and summarize findings
Strong quantitate reasoning ability
Acumen for developing new methods and skills
Candidates should also list relevant coursework or professional experience in any of the following areas:
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Reinforcement Learning
Image Processing
Computer Vision
Natural Language Processing
Data Analysis
Data Visualization
Statistics
Please note a minimum 10-week commitment is required.
Submission Requirements
Interested applicants are invited to submit their materials via our website by clicking here.
Applications must include:
A cover letter indicating your interest in the position
A current resume including references
A research/project portfolio, Github link, or design sheets (optional)
Academic writing sample (optional)
Kindly note that links to online portfolios or writing samples are considered supplementary and may not be considered
The position reports to the Research Director and is in-person, based out of our Philadelphia studio.
Due to the volume of interested applicants, we are not able to respond to telephone inquiries.
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KieranTimberlake is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Founded in 1984, KieranTimberlake brings together the experience and talents of professionals of diverse backgrounds and abilities in a practice that is recognized worldwide. Our projects include the programming, planning, and design of new structures as well as the conservation, renovation, and transformation of existing buildings, with special expertise in education, arts and culture, government, civic, and residential projects.
Common to all our work is that each project begins with a question and continues its development within a culture of continuous inquiry, ensuring that design draws from deep investigation. KieranTimberlake is committed to delivering the highest quality services to our clients, while also pursuing ideas that push the practice of architecture forward.
KieranTimberlake is a signatory of the American Institute of Architects 2030 Commitment and US Architects Declare. We are a Just® organization.