Research Intern, Privacy in AI/ML

Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together

 We are a B2B technology innovation leader pioneering the future where networks meet cloud. At Nokia you will have a positive impact on people’s lives and help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and accessible world.  

Be part of a culture built on an inclusive way of working where we are open to your ideas, you are empowered to take risks and are encouraged to be fearless in bringing your authentic self to work.  

The team you’ll be part of

Nokia Bell Labs is the world-renowned research arm of Nokia, having invented many of the foundational technologies that underpin information and communications networks and all digital devices and systems. This research has produced nine Nobel Prizes, five Turing Awards and numerous other awards.

The candidate will be part of the Network System & Security Research (NSSR) group of Bell Labs, whose aim is to securely orchestrate compute, data and network elements across heterogeneous environments. To achieve this goal, we work on a variety of topics ranging from extended computing and autonomous systems to E2E network security and data & knowledge privacy.  

What you will learn and contribute to

We are seeking strong candidates to work with our researchers on topics of privacy in AI/ML regarding machine unlearning and the right to erasure of personal data. 

As AI / ML applications become prevalent, consumers and data providers have raised substantial concerns about the privacy and potential misuse of their data sets. In response, contemporary data protection regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), have enacted provisions to safeguard user privacy through measures like the “right to be forgotten.” These provisions require the deletion of data samples upon request. Machine unlearning helps organizations enable the erasure of personal data from their AI/ML models and make their businesses more GDPR compliant. 

In this position, you will conduct an in-depth analysis of contemporary research literature on machine unlearning methodologies. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of novel machine unlearning techniques within the scope of lifelong learning and perform a systematic evaluation of these techniques utilizing metrics specifically tailored for lifelong ML.

The internship requires a 6-month duration.  The position is remote, meaning that you will get all necessary tools (laptop and development environments to carry out your tasks) and you connect with the team members located in Espoo, Finland

• Ideally you are working towards your master’s degree (or are a recent graduate, or a new PhD student) in the area of machine learning, computer science, data science, artificial intelligence or a similar field. We also expect you to have interest in security and privacy topics. 
• The position requires a good understanding of machine learning, particularly deep neural networks, along with coding skills in Python and deep learning frameworks (preferably PyTorch, but knowledge in other frameworks is also welcome). 
• Familiarity with version control (GitHub, GitLab), good verbal and written communication skills, and fluency in English are also beneficial.

What we offer

Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people.

Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer
 
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.