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PhD student questions value of smaller lab internship for ML/robotics jobs

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A PhD student is seeking advice on whether an internship at a smaller, less-known lab significantly disadvantages them for future robotics and ML job opportunities compared to internships at major tech companies. They are concerned about the value of their current relevant experience and whether it's sufficient or if another internship at a larger firm is necessary. AI

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PhD student questions value of smaller lab internship for ML/robotics jobs

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  1. r/MachineLearning TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/IgneousPutorius ·

    PhD Internship in smaller lab [D]

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>How much of a disadvantage is it if your only internship is not at one of the big frontier labs when it comes to post-phd opportunities in robotics/ML? My PhD is at a top university (UK) and my internship is interesting and relevant but the team …

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