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Summer Internship - Computing - School of Mathematics

CompanyInstitute for Advanced Study
LocationPrinceton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with deploying new computing hardware, preparing old equipment for recycling, and maintaining accurate hardware inventory records for the School of Math offices. Responsibilities also include providing Help Desk support, updating documentation, assisting with system maintenance like software updates, and supporting server room infrastructure projects.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
451
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Institute for Advanced Study is a leading center for theoretical research and discovery dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge across the sciences and humanities. Each year, 250 of the world’s most promising post-doctoral researchers and scholars are welcomed as Members to a campus dedicated to collaboration, excellence, and independent inquiry. They are mentored by a permanent Faculty, each of whom are preeminent leaders in their fields. Among present and past Faculty and Members are Albert Einstein, Erwin Panofsky, J. Robert Oppenheimer, numerous Nobel Laureates, Fields Medalists, Abel Prize Laureates, MacArthur and Guggenheim fellows, and winners of the Wolf, Holberg, Kluge, and Pulitzer Prizes.
About the Role

Description

  • Assist with deploying new computing hardware across the School of Math offices. Prepare decommissioned computer equipment for recycling.
  • Maintain accurate hardware inventory records.
  • Provide Help Desk support services to the School of Math Faculty, Members, and Staff. Update and maintain Math Computing Group documentation, knowledge base articles, and web pages.
  • Assist with routine system maintenance, including software updates and security patch installations.
  • Support server room infrastructure projects, such as racking, cabling, and deploying network servers.
  • Participate in user account management, including account creation, password resets, and access permissions.
  • Shadow team members on projects or tasks to gain exposure to advanced system administration.



Requirements

Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.

Completed or enrolled in coursework in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.


Hours: Monday - Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Dates: June 1 - Mid-August

Key Skills
Hardware DeploymentEquipment RecyclingInventory ManagementHelp Desk SupportDocumentation MaintenanceKnowledge Base ManagementSystem MaintenanceSoftware UpdatesSecurity Patch InstallationServer Room InfrastructureRackingCablingNetwork ServersUser Account ManagementSystem Administration
Categories
TechnologyEducationCustomer Service & SupportAdministrative