IBM Pre-doctoral Researcher

At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what’s next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You’ll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.

As a Pre-Doctoral Student: Generalist, you will contribute to a program in engineering or science with significant positive impact, while preparing a PhD thesis. Your work will evolve from idea or concept formation, to experimentation or prototype development, to application to real problems or products.

Your primary responsibilities will include

• Contribute to Innovation: Generate innovative ideas and concepts in a specific discipline, such as chemistry, mathematics, physics, engineering sciences, or computer science, under the guidance of an academic supervisor.
• Engage in Teamwork: Collaborate with researchers, other IBM divisions, and the scientific community to develop and apply novel ideas and solutions.
• Develop PhD Thesis: Prepare and advance your PhD thesis through original research and experimentation.
• Explore Real-World Applications: Apply your research to real problems or products in IBM or the scientific community, with the goal of creating significant positive impact.
• Interest in Scientific Research: Exposure to research concepts and methodologies in a specific discipline, such as chemistry, mathematics, physics, engineering sciences, or computer science.
• Basic Understanding of PhD Studies: Familiarity with the process of preparing a PhD thesis, including original research and experimentation.
• Exposure to Innovation: Curiosity about generating innovative ideas and concepts, with an understanding of their potential impact.
• Awareness of Team Collaboration: Basic understanding of the importance of teamwork in a research environment, including collaboration with researchers and other stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Real-World Applications: Interest in applying research to real-world problems or products, with an understanding of the potential for positive impact.
• Interest in Interdisciplinary Research: Exposure to research concepts and methodologies across multiple disciplines, such as chemistry, mathematics, physics, engineering sciences, or computer science, is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Emerging Technologies: Basic understanding of emerging technologies and trends in a specific discipline, with curiosity about their potential applications and impact.
• Awareness of Open-Source Platforms: Interest in exploring open-source platforms and tools, with an understanding of their role in facilitating collaboration and innovation in research environments. Ireland Research Internship Dublin, IE (0066) IBM Ireland Limited