Research Intern - Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing; PhD

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of NLP and ML research? Thomson Reuters Labs in London is seeking a motivated research intern to lead an independent research project at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and real-world applications.

The Opportunity:

As a Research Intern, you will take ownership of a research project aligned with Thomson Reuters products, working alongside a diverse, interdisciplinary team of global experts. The internship duration at Thomson Reuters Labs is typically six months with a flexible start date aligned with your schedule.

• Drive Research:
  Lead experiments to answer cutting-edge research questions, designing evaluations and analyzing results.
• Innovate:
  Explore novel approaches and emerging technologies that advance TR's product portfolio.
• Collaborate & Disseminate:
  Work with experienced research scientists and share findings through internal presentations and external publications.

• Academic Foundation:
  Graduate or currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related field with demonstrated research experience (at least one publication required).
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong understanding of NLP and ML methodologies, including experience with Large Language Models.
  • Proven ability to design, implement, and evaluate ML experiments.
  • Proficiency in Python and relevant frameworks (PyTorch, Tensor Flow, Hugging Face, etc.).
• Research
  
  Skills:
  • Experience working with unstructured datasets and applying data preprocessing techniques.
  • Data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Practical
  
  Experience:
  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git Hub, Git Lab).
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Collaboration:
  
  Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for teamwork.

• Hybrid Work Model:
  Flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role).
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance:
  Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
• Career Development and Growth:
  Continuous learning and skill development programming.
• Industry Competitive Benefits:
  Flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Culture:
  Global recognition for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and value-driven work.
• Social Impact:
  Paid volunteer days off annually, pro-bono consulting projects, ESG initiatives.
• Making a Real-World Impact:
  Helping customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency.

Thomson Reuters is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing a drug-free workplace. We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.