Applied Research Intern

**Applied AI Research Intern - Thomson Reuters Labs**

Are you a curious and open-minded individual with an interest in programming and machine learning? Thomson Reuters Labs in Bangalore is seeking ML/NLP scientist interns with a passion for problem-solving using state-of-the-art Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing techniques.

**What does Thomson Reuters Labs do?** We experiment, we build, we deliver. We support the organization and our customers through applied research and development of new products and technologies. The Labs innovate collaboratively across our core segments in Legal, Tax & Accounting, Government, and Reuters News. We undertake a diverse portfolio of projects today, while investing in long term research for the future.

As an intern, you will be part of a diverse and interdisciplinary global team of experts. We hire specialists in Information Retrieval, Natural Language Processing, and Machine Learning, as well as Engineering and Design to drive the company’s digital and AI transformation. Thomson Reuters Labs is known for consistently delivering successful data-driven Artificial Intelligence solutions in support of high-growth products that serve Thomson Reuters customers in new and exciting ways.

**About the role**

As a research scientist intern you will:

- ** Experiment and Develop**: You can be involved in the entire model development lifecycle, building, testing, and delivering high-quality solutions.
- ** Collaborate**: Working on a collaborative cross-functional team, you will learn from and partner with colleagues across the globe.
- ** Innovate**: You will have the opportunity to try new approaches and learn new technologies. You will contribute ideas and work on solving real-world challenges.

**About you**

This is our wish list. We understand that few people check every box. If you are excited about this opportunity, meet most of the following criteria, and are eager to learn, we want to hear from you
- Have an understanding and experience with Natural Language Processing, and/or Machine Learning methods including Deep Neural Networks
- Are experienced in one or more programming languages (preferably Python) and have experience working in the Cloud (preferably AWS)
- Are comfortable working with unstructured datasets and are knowledgeable about tools and techniques for data cleaning and processing
- Have familiarity with common NLP use cases such as chatbot development, information retrieval, language translation, named entity recognition, summarization and topic modeling
- Are a student (or hold a degree) in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or other quantitative disciplines
- Have good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

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**What’s in it For You?**
- ** Hybrid Work Model**:We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
- ** Flexibility & Work-Life Balance**: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
- ** Career Development and Growth**: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
- ** Industry Competitive Benefits**: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include 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**: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
- ** Social Impact**: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
- ** Making a Real-World Impact**: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted,