Intern - Open Innovation

About the Role

We are seeking an Intern to join Samsung's Open Innovation Team at the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology UK (SAIT-UK). SAIT-UK operates as a long-term research division under Samsung's Device Solutions sector, concentrating on cutting-edge technologies like advanced materials, photonics, and future computing. The Open Innovation Team drives European initiatives by partnering with universities, research organizations, startups, and corporate R&D to accelerate innovation and support future semiconductor business growth. The intern will focus on supporting SAIT-UK's European activities, contributing to ongoing projects and collaborations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Samsung's European Global Research Outreach (GRO) engagements, including promoting the program to universities, responding to academic inquiries about GRO guidelines, and maintaining thorough records of communications.
• Gather and analyze data and insights on specified technologies as requested.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest scientific and technological advancements relevant to SAIT's focus areas.
• Identify promising academic talents and foster collaborative discussions with SAIT-UK.
• Participate in pertinent events and summarize key findings and insights.
• Optionally, contribute to the development and improvement of local AI tools if skilled and interested.

Qualifications

• Preferably a PhD or Master's candidate in material science, engineering, physics, or related technology fields; bachelor's degree holders may also be considered.
• A solid scientific and/or technical foundation.
• Experience in producing technical reports that distill core insights from recent scientific and technological trends, summarizing essential points clearly.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• A keen interest in deep technologies including quantum computing, photonics, semiconductors, and AI technologies is advantageous.
• Familiarity with the European technology landscape is beneficial.
• Proficiency in online research with the capacity to filter large data sets to extract pertinent information.

Additional Details

• Location: Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom
• Employment Type: 3-month internship contract
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid with a minimum of three days onsite and two days remote weekly
• Start Date: Immediate availability preferred; applicants must be able to begin within one month of acceptance.
• Compliance: Applicants must not disclose previous employers' trade secrets during the recruitment process