About the role#
The Student Researcher program connects PhD students with research projects across teams like Google Research and DeepMind. This role focuses on scientific advancement and exploratory work on large-scale problems. Unlike a standard internship, this position offers flexibility in weekly hours, project duration, and work location. You will work on projects that support the development of new technologies and intelligent systems.
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 breakthrough technologies.
- Advance computing and help build the next generation of intelligent systems.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program 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.
- Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, or C/C++.
- A track record of research, including lab experience, full-time work, or internships.
- Experience contributing to research communities, such as publishing papers in major conferences or journals.
- Enrollment in a full-time degree program in Canada, with plans to return to your studies after the internship.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
- You must be located in Canada for the duration of the engagement, though some remote arrangements within Canada or the United States may be permitted based on project needs.
- The program terms cover Winter 2027 and Summer 2027, with start dates typically between January and August 2027.
- This is a paid position.
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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