Bell Labs UK Summer Internship

Nokia

Oct 31, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on Jun 08
Summer Internship
Data
Cambridge

Requirements

Currently, a candidate for a Ph.D. degree in theoretical or computational physics, computer science, machine learning, or applied mathematics with a minimum of a master's degree or equivalent in a STEM subject.
What you will learn and contribute to:
We are a team working on the theory of novel computing methods, particularly physics-based approaches to optimization. You will be able to learn about how to program analogue optimization engines, analyze and benchmark their performance and look at possible applications for this new technology, including machine learning.
What is Nokia looking for from me:
We expect you to have:
Strong analytical skills
Clear written and spoken communication skills
Ability to carry out independent research
It would be desirable for you to have knowledge of some (or all) of these topics:
Combinatorial optimization and related topics
High-level programming languages (e.g. Python, Mathematica)
Modern machine learning methods
Statistical physics
Dynamical systems
Differential equations

Responsibilities

Nokia Bell Labs is the world-renowned research arm of Nokia, having invented many of the foundational technologies that underpin information and communications networks and all digital devices and systems. This research has produced ten Nobel Prizes, five Turing Awards, and numerous other awards.
Nokia Bell Labs is building the future of human experience and our interns will have the opportunity to learn from and work with industry-leading experts, who solve the most formidable challenges confronting our world through disruptive innovation and research.
Mathematics and Algorithms Group:
We're a team of applied mathematicians and computer scientists working on machine learning fundamentals as well as applications to communication systems and services. Our research spans information/communication theory, mechanisms for self-organizing networks and AI/ML in services including development of deep language models.
What you will learn and contribute to:
We are a team working on the theory of novel computing methods, particularly physics-based approaches to optimization. You will be able to learn about how to program analogue optimization engines, analyze and benchmark their performance and look at possible applications for this new technology, including machine learning.

Nokia

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Nokia is a global technology company that focuses on creating and delivering innovative networking and communications solutions. They specialise in areas such as mobile and fixed network infrastructure, software, and related services. With a vision to shape the future of technology to transform human experiences, Nokia aims to connect people and things seamlessly, enabling new opportunities for individuals, businesses, and societies. Their purpose is to build technology that helps to create a more connected and sustainable world, enhancing people's lives and enabling digital transformation across industries.