Developing an AI-enabled digital mental health platform that caters to the diverse needs of the African population.
Job Description: AYA-Innovation is seeking a highly motivated and talented Machine Learning Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to work on innovative projects in the field of machine learning, with a focus on Edge and Embedded Systems, while contributing to the enhancement of mental health services in Africa. The selected candidate will be part of a collaborative and inclusive work environment and will have access to cutting-edge technologies and cloud-based machine learning services.
Responsibilities:
A. Provide virtual support to beginning Machine Learning employees of the AI Institute in Africa, offering guidance, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to help them excel in their roles.
B. Collaborate with AYA’s virtual clinician team in Africa to improve and gamify the mental health and wellness coaching modules. This may include leading a guided project on Generative AI to create engaging and effective content.
C. Work closely with stakeholders to increase the utilization of ClarityConnect, our Responsive Web website, and virtual mental health services platform, ensuring that these resources are effectively reaching and serving the African population.
D. Collaborate on projects involving machine learning inference using TensorFlow with microcontrollers and edge devices such as Google Coral and Nvidia Jetson Nano. Develop and optimize machine learning models for deployment on edge systems.
E. Participate in the development of applications for Android and iOS that interact with the edge systems, ensuring seamless integration and a user-friendly experience.
F. Contribute to cutting-edge machine learning projects utilizing cloud services from GCP, AWS, and Azure ML to solve complex problems and drive innovation in the field.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision.
- Proficiency in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
- Familiarity with edge and embedded systems, including Google Coral and Nvidia Jetson Nano, is a plus.
- Experience with Android and iOS app development is advantageous.
- Knowledge of cloud-based machine learning services, including GCP, AWS, or Azure ML.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A passion for addressing mental health challenges in Africa and a commitment to culturally sensitive approaches.
This internship with AYA-Innovation offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on mental health outcomes in Africa while gaining hands-on experience in cutting-edge machine learning technologies. If you are passionate about leveraging AI for positive change and are excited to work on innovative projects, we encourage you to apply and be part of our mission-driven team.