About the role#
The Student Researcher program supports academic collaborations by connecting PhD students with research projects aligned to scientific advancement. You will work on exploratory projects that address real-world, large-scale problems. This role offers flexibility in weekly time commitment, project duration, and work modality. You will be considered for positions across various teams, including Google Research, DeepMind, and Google Cloud.
What you'll do#
- Participate in research to develop solutions for complex, large-scale problems.
- Collaborate on projects that explore innovative research challenges.
- Support the creation of breakthrough technologies.
- Contribute to research efforts that advance 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 Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Understanding, Computer Vision, Human Computer Interactions, Data Science, or Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization.
- Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language like Python, Java, JavaScript, or C/C++.
- A history of research, including lab work, full-time experience, or internships.
- Experience contributing to research communities, such as publishing papers in journals or major conferences.
- Must be currently attending a degree program in the United States and returning to your program after the internship.
Location & details#
- Terms: Winter, Spring, or Summer 2027.
- Modality: Remote, on-site, or hybrid options are available depending on project requirements.
- Locations: Multiple sites across the United States, including Mountain View, New York, Seattle, Chicago, Austin, Atlanta, and others.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Requirements: You must be located in the United States for the duration of the engagement. This program does not provide sponsorship.
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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