IBM Research Africa Postdoctoral Fellowship 2021 (South Africa): 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.
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IBM Research Africa Postdoctoral Fellowship 2021 (South Africa).
The IBM Research Africa 2021 Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research Scientists in South Africa application form portal is currently open for applications. Interested candidates should go through the information below in order to find out how to participate.
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Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM Research is one of the world’s largest and most influential corporate research labs, with an unmatched investment in research and core science, and a commitment to invent the future of technology by making scientific breakthroughs that will transform industry and society. We innovate and imagine the future and have a strong commitment to developing the next generation of top research talent. We host many scientists, visiting academics and students in the belief that it takes broad collaboration between the brightest minds to create innovations that make the world work better.
About IBM Research Africa
IBM Research– Africa is IBM’s 12th global research lab and the first industrial research facility on the continent of Africa. With facilities in Kenya and South Africa, IBM Research– Africa is driving innovation by developing commercially-viable solutions to transform lives and spark new business opportunities in key areas such as water, agriculture, transportation, healthcare, financial inclusion, education, energy, security and e-government. IBM Research– Africa is actively engaging with Africa’s innovation ecosystem to kick start new business opportunities across Africa.
Aim and Benefits of IBM Research Africa Postdoctoral Fellowship.
- Successful candidates will work at a world-class research lab developing AI technologies, algorithms, and applications for some of the grand industry and development challenges that face the world today. Candidates will gain hands-on industry research experience while working directing on and gaining the knowledge of IBM’s various advanced technologies.
- The research projects to be undertaken during the fellowship will be characterized by data-driven innovation and machine learning, in areas such as quantum computing, computational genomics, clinical natural language processing, biomedical image analysis, geospatial AI for climate and environmental applications, and decision optimization for policymaking with AI. Many of the research projects will be geared towards having a transformational impact in South Africa and across the African continent.
Requirements for IBM Research Africa Postdoctoral Fellowship 2021 (South Africa)
- IBM Research Africa invites applications for postdoctoral positions to be held at the IBM Research Lab in South Africa, seeking outstanding candidates who obtained their doctoral degrees within the last five (5) years.
- Applicants who are currently finalizing their doctoral dissertations for examination may apply, provided that they will submit by 31 July 2021.
- Required Education: Doctorate Degree
Selection Criteria:
- Be a South African natural.
- Be a member of designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act: Black (African, Indian and Coloured).
- Be unemployed for the duration of the fellowship.
- Have completed a doctoral degree within the last (5) years in Computer Science and other fields with considerable computational modelling and programming focus, such as Computational Biology; Computer Science; Data Science; Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering; Computational Genomics; Industrial Engineering; Computational Physics; Computational Mathematics & Statistics, Health or Medical Informatics.
- Have demonstrable research proficiency based on the scientific method, meaning they must have the ability to define research questions, formulate hypothesis, and develop innovative solutions using cutting edge technologies.
- Be familiar with data science and machine learning methods, including their implementation. Experience with deep learning, signal and image processing, and computational mathematics will be advantageous.
- Have considerable programming experience in languages such as C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, MATLAB, and R.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- Be familiar with data science and machine learning methods, including their implementation. Experience with deep learning, signal and image processing, and computational mathematics will be advantageous.
- Have considerable programming experience in languages such as C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, MATLAB, and R.
How to Apply for IBM Research Africa Postdoctoral Fellowship 2021 (South Africa)
IBM is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from both genders as well as minority groups.
- Applicants are to submit their detailed Curriculum Vitae which includes a publication list with full references (i.e. authors, title, year, name of the journal/publisher, volume and page numbers). Conference proceedings, technical reports, patent should also be reported.
- Applicants must attach proof of their Master and Doctoral qualifications to their application. For those who are still in the process of completing their doctoral degree, a letter of confirmation from their current institution, stating that their Doctoral qualification will be completed and submitted for examination by 31 July 2021 must be attached to the application.
- Requested information that is not included at the time of submitting the application, will render the application incomplete resulting in a rejection without review.
For more details, visit IBM website.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Structure of the Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Successful candidates should expect to undertake postdoctoral research on a project that is defined by IBM Research which may therefore be different from their doctoral research.
- Fellows will be supervised by researchers from the South African research lab, working alongside other expert IBMers from the network of IBM Research global labs.
- The fellows will contribute to research outputs including proofs-of-concept, publications, patents, and public seminars (at least 2).
- The fellows will collaborate extensively with teams from various IBM Research labs and contribute to cross-lab outputs and objectives.
- As IBMers, the fellows will have access to IBM computing infrastructure, IT, and cloud services; and to a wide range of global mentorship and networking opportunities.
Application Deadline
July 31, 2021
