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Introduction

IBM Research Scientists are charting the future of Artificial Intelligence, creating breakthroughs in quantum computing, discovering how blockchain will reshape the enterprise, and much more. Join a team that is dedicated to applying science to some of today's most complex challenges, whether it’s discovering a new way for doctors to help patients, teaming with environmentalists to clean up our waterways or enabling retailers to personalize customer service.

Your Role and Responsibilities

The IBM Research Lab in Dublin is offering internships for MSc and PhD students interested in experiencing the research environment at IBM Research.

During your internship you can expect to work on challenging research problems as part of a diverse team in a leading worldwide industrial research organisation. We work in domains such as AI, Security, Privacy, Life Science, Quantum Computing, Future Systems and Cloud. Our cross-disciplinary approach to research, coupled with the deep curiosity of our researchers and engineers, offers a unique opportunity to participate in scientific and industrial research as part of a world-class research organization. Interns have authored papers, filed patents, contributed to open-source projects, and contributed to IBM products during their time with us.

Applicants should be enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral level course and have a background in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematical discipline. Areas of interest include, data mining and machine learning, AI, statistical modelling and optimisation, applied math, control and decision systems, knowledge representation, natural language processing, data privacy, cloud and future systems architectures, high performance computing, and quantum computing.

In your application you should enclose a CV and include a one-page cover letter. It will help us process your application if you specify up to three areas of interest in your cover letter.

Note that internships are for a minimum of 90 days and are in Dublin, Ireland.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Applicants should be enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral level course and have a background in a science, technology, engineering or mathematical discipline.

Areas of interest include, data mining and machine learning, AI, statistical modelling and optimisation, control and decision systems, social and semantic web, knowledge representation, natural language processing, data privacy, cloud and future systems architectures, high performance computing, and quantum computing.

Preferred Technical And Professional Expertise

None

About Business Unit

With more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents, IBM Research brings together hundreds of researchers who possess unparalleled industry expertise to address some of the world's most challenging problems. Join us as we do pioneering work in areas such as cognitive computing, augmented intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain, to name a few.

Your Life @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

About IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.