Analytics Research Group The Analytics Research Group in Xerox Research Centre India (XRCI) is seeking bright Undergraduate, Masters and PhD students for research internships to participate in exciting research and technology development projects. The intern will work closely with very talented researchers to create and deliver innovative technical solutions, publish papers in top conferences and journals, contribute to the generation of patents, and pursue breakthrough research in a challenging and stimulating environment. We offer internships to students from the best universities around the world. Internships are usually given for a period ranging from 3 to 12 months. Applicants will work on interesting projects in one or more of the following areas: Design and development of novel analytics applications for wide variety of data including text, images, social media, audio, video, graph to gain business insights using techniques from machine learning and pattern recognition, text and data mining, statistical and stochastic modelling, computer vision, graph mining and natural language processing. o Applicant in this category should be familiar with one or more of the subject matters mentioned above along with strong expertise in fundamental computer science topics such as Data Structures and Algorithm, Design and Analysis of Programs along with strong programming skills using popular languages such as Java, Python, C, C++, Scripting Languages (for some projects expertise in Matlab may be required). Design and development of solutions for fundamental problems in machine learning and optimization, statistical data and text mining, computer vision, graph mining etc. o Applicant in this category should have long term research outlook with strong expertise in at least one of the above topics with familiarity with the rest. Prior experience of solving research problems and publications in top conferences and journals will be preferred. Who we are looking for We are seeking applications from highly motivated Ph.D. and Master students in Computer Science (or related field) with skills mentioned above. Careers.XRCI@xerox.com at the earliest. Do mention the Analytics Research group in the subject/body of your email.
Distributed and Mobile Computing Group URL: http://www.xerox.com/innovation/research-centre-india/about-xrci/enus.html The Distributed and Mobile Computing group at XRCI, Bangalore is seeking highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students for internship opportunities. Selected students will have the opportunity to work with our world-class researchers on highly challenging problems, that involve leveraging state-of-the-art tools and technologies to be applied to exciting real-world problems. During the process, the students can gain exposure to the culture of innovation at Xerox and network with a global pool of talented interns from across the world. The internship projects are formulated in a manner that can lead to publications in top conference and journals, and also become a part of our larger projects at XRCI. Who we are The Distributed and Mobile Computing group at Xerox Research Centre India focuses on building innovative tools and technologies that leverage the cloud infrastructure to create large-scale, optimized, and sustainable services offerings. Our team of researchers are specifically involved in developing innovations for enterprise business processes that include key technology enablers for enterprise workflows, document management systems, as well as workforce management. Further, with the proliferation of mobile phones and the ubiquity of smart sensors/devices, we envision that the next-generation of applications need to be capable of adapting in highly dynamic operating environments and, in particular, be sensitive to the context of the participants. With this vision, we are growing a competency around mobile and sensing systems that can be leveraged for solving societal-scale problems and positively impact multiple domains ranging from improved infrastructure, to better health and education, and increased productivity and infotainment. The expertise of our researchers lie in the areas of distributed systems, cloud computing, Web services and SOA-enabled platforms, mobile and pervasive systems, and large-scale sensing. Who we are looking for We are seeking applications from highly motivated Ph.D., Master s or Bachelor s Students in Computer Science (or related field). In-depth knowledge of one or more of Distributed Systems, Networking, Mobile and Pervasive Computing, Web Technologies, Algorithms and Optimization, User Interface/Experience Design are encouraged to apply. Programming knowledge in Java/C++/Python/Shell scripting and/or platforms like iphone, Android, etc. is desirable. XRCIINTERNSHIPS@xerox.com at the earliest. Do mention the Distributed and Mobile Computing group in the subject/body of your email.
Human Computation Group The Human Computation group in Xerox Research Centre India (XRCI) is seeking bright Undergraduate and Postgraduate students from Humanities studies to participate in exciting research and technology innovation projects. We are seeking applicants with a curious mind and deep knowledge of qualitative research methods and processes. The ideal candidate for the position will have: Basic knowledge of qualitative research methods Aptitude for keen observation skills with orientation towards details His/her primary responsibilities will be to participate in conducting primary & secondary research as well as in analysis and formulating insights for relevant applications. Who can apply We are seeking applications from highly motivated undergraduate & postgraduate students in Humanities Studies (or related field). Careers.XRCI@xerox.com at the earliest. Do mention the Human Computation group in the subject/body of your email. Duration Internship position are available for 3 6 months.
Xerox Research Centre India (XRCI) is the youngest research centre at Xerox Corporation and the first of these famed research centres to be based in an emerging market. While Xerox has the distinction of being one of the few technology companies to become a verb, Xerox today is also a premium services provider, an area that is driving significant growth for the company. At XRCI, our mission is to develop innovations that help our clients achieve transformational impact in their business. While we regard the entire world as our playing field, we have a special focus on addressing the unique challenges facing emerging markets like India. We see banks looking for a way to provide services in a financially viable manner to a large unbanked population. We see a growing wave of young people entering the workforce who need to be well educated and given the right skills. We see healthcare providers trying to reach underserved regions and trying to improve the quality of healthcare by utilizing information technology. We see crowded cities where authorities need to find ways of reducing the tedium in basic tasks like a daily commute to work for their citizens. In these challenges, we see amazing opportunities for world class research that enables our clients to touch the lives of real people. We invite you to join us in this exciting journey. XRCI is seeking bright Masters and PhD students for research internships to participate in exciting research and technology development projects. The intern will work closely with very talented researchers to: create and deliver innovative technical solutions publish papers in top conferences and journals contribute to the generation of patents, and pursue breakthrough research in a challenging and stimulating environment. We offer internships to students from the best universities around the world. Internships are usually given for a period ranging from 3 to 12 months. Applicants will work on interesting projects in one or more of the following areas: Big Data analysis and visualization based on data from real life applications Mobile and Pervasive Computing that implement real life solutions with particular focus on mobile client application development Data analytics using machine learning, graph analysis, statistical techniques, social media, text/audio/video analytics for identifying and implementing classification/clustering/prediction solutions to gain business insights Sophisticated Data analytics of social media text, video, speech or images to gain business insights using techniques from machine learning, graph analysis, statistical and stochastic modelling, natural language processing and semantic web Distributed Systems with particular emphasis on cloud computing, web/mobile application development and large scale software systems Human Computation with emphasis on optimization, crowd computation, image processing, knowledge-based systems and user interfaces Human Centred Design that interacts with computers to translate ethnographic insights into information architectures, conceptual prototypes and working solutions The interns will participate in cutting edge research and will apply the highest level of technical competence, analytical and problem solving abilities in support of original and creative scientific projects of significant business impact. The ideal candidate for the research intern position will: Be enrolled in a PhD (or Master s with thesis) program in Computer Science, Applied Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Humanities studies or a related discipline. Have excellent programming skills in Java, C, scripting languages such as Perl, Python, Ruby, Scala, etc. and/or application development platforms like Android Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Stipend and Relocation: The interns will be paid a stipend that is competitive with what other leading companies pay in India. XRCI will also cover expenses related to travel to the work location and provide accommodation. Location: Bangalore. Contact: Interested candidates can send their CV and research interest to XRCIINTERSHIPS@xerox.com at the earliest. Application Deadline: You must submit your internship application on or before Feb 28, 2014 for consideration in the 2014 program. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews in March.