Student Researcher, PhD, Winter-Summer 2027

Waterloo, ONOnsiteInternshipCA$120,000–CA$120,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

Linguistics
Statistics
Biostatistics
Applied Mathematics
Operations Research
Economics
Natural Sciences
Natural Language Understanding
Human Computer Interactions
Computer Vision

Nice to have

full-time degree program
returning to the program
degree program in Canada
researcher
internships
full-time

Role summary

The Student Researcher Program at Google fosters academic collaborations by hiring PhD students onto research projects aligned with company priorities in scientific advancement. Students will work on research, development, and science roles, participating in projects focused on developing solutions for real-world, large-scale problems. Projects are exploratory and aim to drive scientific advancement and create breakthrough technologies. Researchers across Google are advancing computing and building next-generation intelligent systems for all products, focusing on areas like sustainability, algorithm optimization, and AI systems.

Minimum qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a PhD degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Natural Sciences, or a related technical field.
Experience in one area of computer science (e.g., Natural Language Understanding, Human Computer Interactions, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, Quantum Information Science, Data Science, Software Developing, or similar areas).

Preferred qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program and returning to the program after completion of the internship.
Currently attending a degree program in Canada.
Experience as a researcher, including internships, full-time, or at a lab.
Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++, etc.).
Experience in contributing research communities or efforts, including publishing papers in major conferences or journals.

About the job:

The Student Researcher Program fosters academic collaborations by hiring students onto research projects aligned to company priorities in scientific advancement. The program offers placements on teams across Google, for research, developing, and science roles. As a Student Researcher, you will have the opportunity to participate in research projects focused on developing solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.

Student Researcher projects are exploratory and experiences that drive scientific advancement across a multitude of research areas. Students will work collaboratively on projects that explore innovative research challenges and support the creation of breakthrough technologies.

Projects vary in duration and location based on team and student requirements. It is required that you are located in one of the specific country locations identified for this role for the full duration of the engagement. When you apply, you will be considered for Student Researcher positions across all of Google's research teams including DeepMind, Google Research, Google Cloud and more. This allows us to find the right project match for your skills and interests.

Researchers across Google are working to advance the state of the art in computing and build the next generation of intelligent systems for all Google products. To achieve this, we invest in foundational research and work on projects that utilize the latest computer science techniques developed by skilled software developers and research scientists. Whether we're shaping the future of sustainability, optimizing algorithms, or pioneering AI systems, our teams strive to continuously progress science, advance society, and improve the lives of billions of people.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Canada: $120000 (CAD) + 0% bonus target

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

Participate in research to develop solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.

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