PhD Research Intern AI Memory & Personalized Education

Benefits: 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement About 7EDU 7EDU is an education technology organization dedicated to long-term academic planning and student development. For over a decade, we have supported K–12 learners through structured advising, college admissions strategy, and personalized mentorship, while building proprietary tools and frameworks to support scalable, data-informed guidance. Our AI systems are designed to support longitudinal educational decision-making — integrating student progress, parental input, and instructional context to enable personalized, responsible, and evidence-based support. About the Role We are seeking a PhD-level researcher for a 10–12 week summer internship focused on a critical technical and design challenge: Educational AI Memory. The selected candidate will define how an AI system effectively retains, synthesizes, and utilizes long-term context from multiple perspectives to drive truly personalized education. We are building an advanced AI platform designed to facilitate long-term educational planning and decision-making across three key stakeholders: Students, Parents, and Teachers. This role combines theoretical framework design, applied AI prototyping, and empirical validation in a live product environment. Key Responsibilities • Framework Design: Develop a theoretical framework for “Triangulated AI Memory” within an educational context. • Applied Research: Collaborate with the engineering team to prototype memory architectures (e.g., RAG systems, vector stores, long-term context management) aligned with pedagogical objectives. • User Modeling: Explore and formalize methods for representing evolving student, parent, and teacher perspectives within AI systems. • Validation Studies: Design and conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research to evaluate system utility, trust, and personalization effectiveness. • Product Translation: Translate research concepts into actionable technical specifications. • Publication: Contribute to a co-authored paper targeting top-tier venues (e.g., CHI, LAK, EDM, NeurIPS) based on the summer’s research. Qualifications • Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Learning Sciences, or a related field, with a research focus in machine learning, memory architectures, user modeling, or human-centered AI • Strong track record of research in AI and machine learning • Demonstrated experience in User Modeling, Recommender Systems, Large Language Models (LLMs), or related areas • Solid understanding of the ethical, privacy, and design implications of AI in human-centered environments • Ability to translate theoretical research concepts into clear, actionable product and technical specifications Please email your application to: [email protected] Email Subject: AI Research Internship FULL NAME Resume A brief cover letter outlining your research interests regarding AI memory or user modeling. A link to Google Scholar or an attachment of one relevant writing sample/paper. Flexible work from home options available. Compensation: $5,000.00 per month 7EDU Impact Academy is an education technology company focused on helping students reach their full potential. We offer a wide range of personalized academic services including college counseling, college application support, SAT and ACT prep, AP exam preparation, tutoring, enrichment courses, and independent study programs. Our classes are available both online and on site, giving students and families the flexibility to learn in the way that fits best. Our approach is centered on the individual. Every student is different, and we take the time to understand their unique goals, strengths, and challenges. With tailored guidance and a focus on long-term growth, we support each learner in building confidence, skills, and a path to success. 7EDU is not just an academic service. We are an education movement designed to prepare students to lead, create, and make a difference in the world. We believe that learning should be personal, inspiring, and powerful. Whether you are a parent looking for the best support for your child or an educator looking to make an impact, 7EDU is a place where potential becomes achievement.