Intern, Research Scientist - Construction Digital Twin Intern - AI & Data Innovation

Job Requisition ID #

25WD84909

Position Overview

Location: London, UK or Toronto, Canada

The construction industry, a $15 trillion behemoth, is undergoing a digital transformation. We're seeking a passionate and innovative intern to explore how the latest advancements in AI and Computer Vision can be leveraged to improve this industry.

This internship will focus on developing and refining a Construction Digital Twin, a cutting-edge virtual representation of construction sites that integrates diverse data sources (e.g., 3D scans, sensor data, drone footage, BIM) and utilizes AI/ML to provide actionable insights.

As an intern with Autodesk Research, you will be part of a global team of researchers specializing in robotics, software engineering, and AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction). You'll have the opportunity to work on research projects that have a tangible influence on the goals of the organization and the company at large.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Developing and Refining Digital Twin Models: Contribute to the creation and optimization of digital twin models that represent construction sites

• Research AI/ML Model Development: Explore and experiment with AI/ML models (e.g., CNNs, LSTMs) for tasks such as object detection and data analysis

• Investigate Computer Vision Techniques: Study and implement Computer Vision techniques like object detection and photogrammetry

• Conduct and Present Research: Perform research on cutting-edge AI/ML techniques for construction applications and present your findings to the team. Contribute to reports or academic papers

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Construction, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field

• Strong Computer Science (CS) fundamentals, with proficiency in Python for automation and data processing

• Experience with Computer Vision tools (e.g., YOLO, Segment Anything, Detectron2) for object detection, segmentation, and video/image analysis

• Understanding of AI/ML concepts, with hands-on experience in training and fine-tuning models using frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow

• Experience with Generative AI tools such as GPT, DALL-E, Gemini, and a solid understanding of underlying Machine Learning pipelines

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Creative, flexible, and enjoy working with new technology

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