Data Science and Analytics Internship

The IAEA accepts a limited number of interns each year. The internships are awarded to persons studying towards a university degree or who have recently received a degree (see Internship web pages for further details).
The purpose of the programme is:
- To provide interns with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in line with their studies or interests, and expose them to the work of the IAEA and the United Nations as a whole;
- To benefit the IAEA's programmes through the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.
- The duration of an internship is normally not less than three months and not more than one year.
Main purpose
Are you passionate about data science and eager to apply your skills to real-world challenges in an international organization? The Safeguards Division of Information Management is seeking a data science and analytics intern with great analytical skills and strong interest in machine learning, particularly in the areas of large language models and generative AI. Join our team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge data science solutions.
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 monitoring text classification models, ensuring explainability and robustness, while also exploring and leveraging emerging technologies.
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
Important notice: This internship is for a period of 12 months. Candidates are requested to give their dates of availability and confirm that they are available for the 12-month duration.