As a data science and analytics intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced data scientists to support analysts and subject matter experts in the collection and validation of safeguards relevant information. This involves a wide range of tasks, including training and evaluating models across different data types, ensuring explainability and robustness, while also exploring and leveraging latest Artificial Intelligence advancements.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• As an intern within the Safeguards Division of Information Management, you will support the enhancement of analytical capabilities and be provided with a high level of professional development. Your tasks will include the following:
• Building rapid prototypes and proof of concepts to determine fit and usability
• Continuously improving machine learning models, including but not limited to text classification, information retrieval, and named entity extraction
• Interacting with business users to define the scope and business case
• Developing and applying technologies such as machine learning, and deep learning algorithms to enable advanced analytics product functionality
• Identifying valuable data sources and automating collection processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in mathematics, computer science or a related field with a focus on data science or artificial intelligence.
• If you have the following attributes and meet the eligibility criteria, we would be very interested to hear from you:
• Demonstrated skills in analytic language Python.
• Experience in machine learning methodologies (e.g. supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning etc.) and understanding of large language model concepts.
• Knowledge of popular machine learning libraries and frameworks, such as PyTorch and Hugging Face.

Applicant Eligibility

• Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years of age and have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a first degree.
• Candidates may apply up to one year after the completion of a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree.
• Candidates must not have previously participated in the IAEA's internship programme.
• Good written and spoken English essential; fluency in any other IAEA official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian) an asset.
• Candidates must attach two signed letters of recommendation to their application.