Introduction
IBM Research Scientists are charting the future of Artificial Intelligence, creating breakthroughs in quantum computing, discovering how blockchain will reshape the enterprise, and much more. Join a team that is dedicated to applying science to some of today’s most complex challenges, whether it’s discovering a new way for doctors to help patients, teaming with environmentalists to clean up our waterways or enabling retailers to personalize customer service.

Your Role and Responsibilities
This job position is for IBM Japan.

IBM Research is one of the world’s largest and most influential corporate research labs, with an unmatched investment in basic research and core science and a commitment to invent the future of technology by making scientific breakthroughs that will transform industries and society. IBM Research is extending research and development especially in technology areas related to AI because it has great possibilities of solving difficult and/or new problems that have not been solved and of creating innovative services that have not been even dreamed of.

Current focus areas in AI include pioneering work in: large language model, natural language processing, speech recognition, AI for code, automated data analytics, time-series data analysis and visual inspection.

Period：3 months (can be negotiated)
Time：9:00～17:36 (default)
Reduced working hours can be negotiated.
Place: Hakozaki (Tokyo)
Daily Salary:
18,000yen (for master’s)」／20,000yen (for doctoral students)」(in case housing allowance is unnecessary)
24,000yen (for master’s)」／26,000yen (for doctoral students)」(including housing allowance)
Daily commuting cost will be paid.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Transportation cost to come to Tokyo is *not* separately paid.

*For non-Japanese nationals:
For foreign residents coming to Japan to participate in our internship, please apply at least 4 months prior to the desired start date in order to prepare for the VISA. In addition, the internship period must be at least 3 months. (This does not apply to foreign students living in Japan.)

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Skill set and knowledge:
Basic computer programming skill and knowledge, basic English language capability to understand technical documents written in English and to have simple conversations in English. Besides, knowledge and skills in the areas mentioned in Job Description depending on the area of internship.

Language:
* English communication skills for emails and conference calls is mandatory.
* Understanding and interests on different cultures are desirable.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Experience:
Fundamental experience of computer programming.