[Remote] AI/ML Research Intern - PHD Level - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a leading health services and innovation company dedicated to improving the health system. They are seeking AI/ML Research Interns to advance artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare, focusing on developing novel solutions and collaborating with experts in the field. Responsibilities Perform research which advances the state of the art in AI and ML Implement algorithms and evaluate their performance on healthcare data Communicate results across an interdisciplinary team and explore use cases which improve real world healthcare outcomes Document research internally and externally, including publications in machine learning and other scientific conferences and journals Skills Currently enrolled in a PhD degree program with a concentration in machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, statistics, biomedical informatics or a related field Experience implementing and training machine learning algorithms or statistical analysis Deep understanding of the mathematical foundations of machine learning Familiarity with various deep learning frameworks like PyTorch, Tensorflow etc Programming competence in Python, R, Java, C++, Matlab or another modern programming language Legally authorized to work in the US without any restrictions. Proof will be required Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship Will be completing PhD degree within 1-2 years First author publications in NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AISTATS, UAI, AAAI, KDD, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ACL or other computer science conferences or medical journals Experience working in an interdisciplinary environment, particularly across engineering and medicine Software tool development experience: source control (git), packaging, documentation Knowledge and experience working with genomic data, wearables or with medical records data Demonstrated ability to work in a team Proven solid spoken and written communication skills All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Benefits A comprehensive benefits package Incentive and recognition programs Equity stock purchase 401k contribution Company Overview Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is