Internship in the THEN Lab at KAIST

Hello! The Lab is recruting capable undergraduate or master's students as remote interns. The PI is seeking committed and diligent interns who are interested in advancing new methodologies of exploring history through a mixed-method approach. 

Monthly stipend is KRW 300,000 for two months during the summer or winter breaks, and KRW 200,000 for four months during the spring or fall semesters. The stipend amount may be revised upward based on performance. The internship period can be extended upon negotiation.

Priority will be given to applicants who plan to apply to our DHCSS graduate programs (master's or PhD) under the PI's guidance. 

As Lab's interns, you will be required to do the following:

• Communicate daily with the PI through Notion;

• Submit weekly reports of intern activities;

• Conduct academic tasks as requested by the PI;

• Prepare a co-authored article draft for possible submission to prestigious journals.

1. What to prepare:

- A plan for the internship program

- A detailed plan for the graduate program

2. Can I apply even if I don't know about how to code?:

- Yes, you can. However, I strongly recommend that you study the basics of computer science or data science. By the time you enter our graduate program, I expect you to be familiar with machine learning to a comfortable extent.

3. Can I apply even if I don't use English often?:

- This is a challenging question. Since all academic activities at KAIST are conducted in English, you need to achieve a sufficient level of proficiency (at least TOEFL iBT 100, and 26 or higher in both Reading and Listening).

4. If you have questions:

- Send an email to dhwoo1234@kaist.ac.kr (Subject: [Internship]_Your Name) with the following documents:

4-1. Required Attachments:

- Self-introduction and study/research plans

- CV (or résumé) and academic transcripts, and standardized English test scores 

- Description of machine learning skills & experience

5. Next Steps:

- Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews after document review. In some cases, interns are selected from the document review.

6. Selected Internship Almuni

• Jinwoo Ha (Korea University), December 2024 - November 2025

* The Lab cannot provide a response without the required documents listed below.

1. Research Areas:

- Computational approaches to historical data

- History-focused convergence studies (you may bring your own suggested research topics)

- STEM (Science, Technology, Environment, Medicine) history or Cold War history

2. Lab Activities:

- Conduct innovative research using rare historical archives and digital analytics

- Collect, digitize, and utilize unique historical data from archives, both overseas (works in 2024) and domestic

3. Eligibility Criteria:

- Students versed in employing digital analytics, with a strong interest in history or relevant disciplines (e.g. history of science or STS)

- Diligent and well-rounded personality

4. Process:

- Send an email to dhwoo1234@kaist.ac.kr (Subject: [Master's Program]_Your Name or [Ph.D. Program]_Your Name) with the following documents:

4-1. Required Attachments:

- Self-introduction and research proposal (or at least a few concrete research ideas or items)

- CV (or résumé) and academic transcripts plus standardized English test scores 

- Description of machine learning skills & experience

4-2. Research Proposal:

- The more detailed, the better. Present a clear vision on how you plan to combine your interests and skills to make an academic contribution through your research

5. Next Steps:

- Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews after document review

Join us to explore the intersection of digital technology and historical research!