Research Scientist - Future of Climate Residency

Job description

IBM Research Europe seeks one Research Scientist with a strong background in numerical modelling and experience in machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to join the UK team for a one-year Future of Climate Residency

You will join IBM's global initiative to build resilience to climate change by developing AI-enhanced and cloud-enabled climate impact models to quantify climate risk. You will contribute to the development and testing of hybrid physics-AI models for key climate impacts (e.g. flood, drought, wildfire). You will collaborate with colleagues across IBM's global research labs, and contribute to original research, and aim to publish at top conferences and journals (Nature, Science, PNAS). This is also an exciting opportunity to contribute to real-world solutions which build climate change resilience for IBM's clients.

The World is Our Laboratory: No matter where discovery takes place, IBM researchers push the boundaries of science, technology and business to make the world work better. IBM Research is a global community of forward-thinkers working towards a common goal: progress.
Auto req ID

351562BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Research Scientist
State / Province

CHESHIRE
Primary job category

Research
Company

(8660) IBM United Kingdom Limited
Contract type

Internship
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

Research
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

Warrington
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Physics, Mathematics, Meteorology/Climate science or closely related field.
·  Research experience running numerical physics-based models in a Linux environment.
·  A record of relevant novel research.
·  Expertise in python for data analysis (pandas, numpy, Jupyter notebooks), ideally with geospatial data.
·  Experience in machine learning using standard python tools (e.g. sci-kit learn) and a keen interest to learn more.
·  Good knowledge of statistics for model evaluation (e.g. skill scores), and the use of probabilistic/ensemble forecasts.
·  Ability to collaborate with a global team. You are a clear communicator and quick to get to the point, deliver work on time and are proactive in generating novel ideas to achieve the team's milestones.
Country/Region

United Kingdom
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Experience in numerical model development.
·  Experience configuring and running weather/climate models, storm surge models or hydrological models.
·  Research experience or training in climate science.
·  Experience with deep learning techniques.
·  Experience with agile development. You can work with a team, be a proactive member of Scrum meetings and deliver promptly.
Secondary Job Category

Research Staff
Eligibility Requirements

·  Must be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of this one year internship
Position Type

Intern
Early Professional Track

Developer
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
New Collar Role

No
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 Life @ IBM

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About Business Unit

With more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents, IBM Research brings together hundreds of researchers who possess unparalleled industry expertise to address some of the world's most challenging problems. Join us as we do pioneering work in areas such as cognitive computing, augmented intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain, to name a few.
About IBM

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