Dandy
Summer 2027 Internship - PhD Research Intern
USA - New York NY. Posted 8 days ago
The role
PhD Research Interns will explore how machine learning can reshape digital dentistry and advance generative AI. You will work with large, complex datasets to build and evaluate ML models and tackle problems in 3D dental prosthetic design.
What you will do
- Work with large, complex datasets to build and evaluate ML models.
- Explore and implement state-of-the-art machine learning methods.
- Tackle frontier problems in 3D dental prosthetic design.
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers to improve ML pipelines.
- Contribute to experiments, prototypes, and production-ready solutions.
- Learn best practices in MLOps, model evaluation, and applied research.
Required qualifications
- Current PhD student in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Familiarity with PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Coursework or research experience in machine learning, deep learning, or applied AI.
- For CAD: strong technical background with a demonstrated passion for performant graphics, geometric computations, or novel 3D algorithms.
- Must be able to reliably commute to the Dandy office in New York City, 3x days per week.
Nice to have
- Prior exposure to large datasets, generative AI, or 3D/vision data
Benefits
- Work on real-world healthcare problems with immediate impact.
- Hands-on, full-stack experience at a fast-growing startup.
- Dedicated mentorship from experienced engineers.
- Collaborative, NYC-based team.
About the company
Dandy is transforming the dental industry through technology. They are building the operating system for dental offices to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice.