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.

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. Labs innovates 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.

About the Role

The Opportunity
As a Research Intern, you'll 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.

What You'll Do

• Drive Research : Lead experiments to answer a 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 your findings through internal presentations and external publications

About You

The ideal candidate has:

• Academic Foundation : Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or related field with demonstrated research experience (at least 1 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, TensorFlow, 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 (GitHub, GitLab)

  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

• Collaboration : Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for teamwork

We Value Potential

This is our wish list, but we understand few candidates will check every box. If you're excited about this opportunity, meet most of these criteria, and are eager to grow as a researcher, we want to hear from you.

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About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.

We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

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