R&D PhD Summer Intern: Data Science & AI, Grooming

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2 Locations
In-Office
61K-61K Hourly
Internship
AdTech • Beauty • Marketing Tech • Retail • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Conduct multimodal AI and computer vision research on skin and hair perception. Develop and evaluate Generative AI approaches, connect image-based measurements with consumer data, build evaluation datasets and perception-alignment metrics, explore agentic AI workflows, and translate findings into actionable R&D and product-development insights.
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Job Location

BOSTON GO & TECH CENTER

Job Description

Research and Development (R&D) at Procter & Gamble, the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world, includes a diverse group of roles that contribute to the innovation and development of our products. It encompasses roles in product research, formulation, testing, and scientific analysis. You will find variety and excitement starting Day 1.

This internship is specifically designed for individuals working towards a PhD who are developing proficiency in their field. As an intern or co-op in management, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in a supportive environment.  This is a 12-week paid internship, designed to provide you with a solid foundation for future career growth. The internship will take place from May (potentially early June) to August of 2027.  Join us at P&G, where your contributions will play a vital role in shaping the future of consumer products!

The Opportunity:

P&G has an opportunity for a PhD intern to work in the Grooming Research & Development business to develop innovative new solutions at the intersection of Data Science, Generative AI and Cognitive Science. The work will focus on understanding how consumers perceive changes in their skin and hair before and after shaving. The intern will explore key aspects of the shaving experience, such as perceived skin smoothness, evenness, and tone, by combining image-based technical measurements with visual perception and consumer data. Using approaches such as computer vision, multimodal AI, and Generative AI, the goal is to identify the skin and hair characteristics that drive what consumers see and experience, and better connect technical product performance with consumer perception. The ideal candidate is a curious and proactive PhD student with strong scientific, analytical, and problem-solving skills who enjoys tackling open-ended research problems, working across disciplines, and developing creative solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and evaluate multimodal GenAI approaches to understand skin and hair perception from images.
  • Connect image-based measurements with consumer data to identify key visual drivers of perception and product experience.
  • Build benchmarks, evaluation datasets, and metrics to assess model alignment with human perception.
  • Explore agentic and multimodal AI workflows that integrate images, technical measurements, and consumer data to address open-ended R&D problems.
  • Translate findings into actionable insights for R&D and product development.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Education: Working towards a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Data Science, Statistics, Cognitive Science, Human Factors, or a related quantitative/scientific field
  • Technical Skills:  Proficiency in Python and experience with machine learning, computer vision, multimodal AI, image analysis, data analysis, statistics, or quantitative modeling.
  • Available to work a 12-week internship from May/early June to August in the summer of 2027 in Boston, Massachusetts. Expected in-office schedule is 3 days a week in office at Gillette’s Boston, MA location.  

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Analytical Methods: Experience with computer vision, image processing, machine learning, statistical modeling, perception research, human-subject studies, or multimodal data analysis. Experience connecting objective measurements to human perception is especially relevant.
  • Generative AI: Familiarity with multimodal GenAI, vision-language models (VLMs), foundation models, or agentic AI workflows.
  • Development Tools: Familiarity with collaborative development tools and workflows, such as Git and GitHub.

Just so you know:


At P&G, we believe that diverse experiences help build strong leaders. Mobility is a key component of many management careers, providing opportunities to grow through different assignments, locations, and business challenges. Candidates should be prepared to consider relocation opportunities throughout their career as business needs and development opportunities arise. 

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.  Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ’s, please click HERE.

Procter & Gamble participates in E-Verify.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed. 

P&G is dedicated to meeting the needs of applicants requesting an accommodation/adjustment due to a disability in order to complete the online application process.  If you have a disability that affects your ability to complete our online application process, please visit our Disability Accommodation Page.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000159786

Job Segmentation

Internships

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$61.00 - $61.00 / hour

Skills Required

  • Working toward a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Data Science, Statistics, Cognitive Science, Human Factors, or a related quantitative or scientific field.
  • Proficiency in Python.
  • Experience with machine learning, computer vision, multimodal AI, image analysis, data analysis, statistics, or quantitative modeling.
  • Availability for a 12-week internship from May or early June through August 2027 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Ability to work in the office three days per week at Gillette's Boston location.
  • Experience with computer vision, image processing, machine learning, statistical modeling, perception research, human-subject studies, or multimodal data analysis.
  • Experience connecting objective measurements to human perception.
  • Familiarity with multimodal Generative AI, vision-language models, foundation models, or agentic AI workflows.
  • Familiarity with Git and GitHub.

Procter & Gamble Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Procter & Gamble and has not been reviewed or approved by Procter & Gamble.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is considered competitive and benchmarked against top industry peers, supported by formal pay‑equity audits and stated transparent principles. Feedback suggests pay is a strong draw, with raises described as attainable and benefits starting from day one of training.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad and immediate, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, with mental‑health and telemedicine offerings expanded recently. This breadth and day‑one access contribute to a perception of reliable, comprehensive care.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is inclusive under a global framework for all parents, with added recovery time for birth mothers. Adoption, fertility, childcare support and eldercare services further strengthen family support.

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The Company
HQ: Cincinnati, OH
117,512 Employees

What We Do

Procter & Gamble Company is an American multi-national consumer goods corporation. P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands, including Always®, Charmin®, Braun®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Oral B®, Pantene®, Pampers®, Tide®, and Vicks®. The design, development, growth and success of these products—and many more—is thanks to the innovative and insightful minds of our people. From Day 1, you’ll help make everyday life easier for our 5 billion consumers through billion dollar brands. With our large global footprint, there are many opportunities to work with P&G in multiple locations. We offer opportunities in approximately 70 countries and continually aim to attract, reward and advance the finest people in the world. As a "build from within"​ organization, we see 95% of our people start at an entry level and progress through the organization. Here, we want you to get your career off to a fast start. That's why we don't have any rotational development programs or gradual ramping-up periods: you’ll be able—and encouraged—to dive right in from day 1. Join us and help make life better through meaningful work that makes an impact from Day 1.

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