Title: Internship Opportunity: Physical AI Lab
Organization: NAAMII – Nepal Applied Mathematics and Informatics Institute for Research
Location: NAAMII & NARMA Agro Farms (Dharmasthali, Tarakeshwor)
Duration: April – October 2025 (Flexible weekend sessions)
Application Deadline: April 17, 2025
About the Lab & Project:
Join our newly established Physical AI Lab in Kathmandu as part of The A² Project: AI-Powered Agricultural Innovation. The project is a multinational initiative based in Nepal and the USA, leveraging farming environments as real-world labs for applied AI education. It is a collaboration between Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC) and JICA/TCP to develop advanced agricultural monitoring systems.
About the Position:
As an intern, you will:
- Develop AI/ML technologies for sustainable agriculture
- Work on three real-world project tracks:
- AI-Powered Wildlife Deterrent System
- Multi-Scale AI Monitoring for Urban Agriculture
- AI-assisted Rice Seed Quality Control (Nepal-US collaboration)
- Collaborate with team members in Nepal and the USA
- Gain hands-on experience with AI, ML, and IoT technologies
- Participate in field testing at NAAMII, NARC & NARMA Agro Farms
- Work with edge computing, IoT sensor networks, computer vision pipelines, and TinyML deployment
Requirements:
- Education: Recent graduate in Computer Science, Agriculture, IoT, or related fields
- Technical Skills: Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and programming
- Location: Must work in-person in Dharmasthali, Tarakeshwor and participate in field testing
- Transportation & Allowance: Students arrange transportation; allowance of Rs. 3,000 per night for outside Kathmandu travel
- Commitment: Full program duration (April – October 2025)
- Passion: Interest in technology applications for agriculture and environment
- Teamwork: Strong collaborative skills and willingness to learn and share knowledge
How to Apply:
Apply online at this link with a brief statement of interest and your latest resume by April 17, 2025.
No prior experience required, but commitment to the full program is essential.