About the role#
The Student Researcher program connects students with research projects aligned with scientific goals. You will work on exploratory projects that drive advancements across various research areas. This role offers flexibility in weekly time commitment, project duration, and work arrangements. You will be considered for positions across teams including Google Research, DeepMind, and Google Cloud to find a match for your skills.
What you'll do#
- Participate in research to develop solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.
- Work collaboratively on projects that explore innovative research challenges.
- Support the creation of new technologies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Natural Sciences, or a related technical field.
- Experience in a computer science area such as Natural Language Understanding, Human Computer Interactions, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, Quantum Information Science, Data Science, or software development.
- Current enrollment in a full-time degree program in Canada with plans to return to the program after the internship.
- Experience as a researcher, including internships, full-time roles, or lab work.
- Experience with at least one general purpose programming language like Python, Java, JavaScript, or C/C++.
- A history of contributing to research communities, including papers published in major conferences or journals.
Location & details#
- Locations: Waterloo, ON, Canada and Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Terms: Winter 2027, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027.
- Modality: Remote, on-site, or hybrid options are available depending on project requirements.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
- You must be located in Canada for the duration of the engagement.
About Google
Google develops software and hardware products for global users. The company focuses on areas including search, online video, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. It maintains a large workforce with over 300,000 employees. Operations span multiple international locations with its headquarters based in Mountain View, California.
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