Student Researcher, PhD, Winter/Summer 2026

OverviewStudent Researcher, PhD, Winter/Summer 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The anticipated application window is open until July 17, 2026, but may close earlier if all available projects are full. Applications submitted after the window or after the role is closed will not be considered. Participation in this program requires that you are located in Canada for the duration of the engagement. This opportunity is intended for students pursuing a PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field. Start dates are typically January through July. This program is best suited for students who will not be seeking full-time employment following this role, as it is non-conversion eligible. English proficiency is a requirement for this internship program. To start the application process, please provide an updated CV or resume and a current unofficial or official transcript in English (PDF preferred). Please ensure your anticipated graduation dates (MM/YY) and any proficiency in coding languages are listed on the resume. Note: When applying, you may indicate preferred working locations: Waterloo, ON, Canada; Montreal, QC, Canada; Toronto, ON, Canada.Minimum qualificationsCurrently enrolled in a PhD degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Natural Sciences, or related technical field.Experience in one area of computer science (e.g., Natural Language Understanding, Human-Computer Interactions, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, Quantum Information Science, Data Science, Software Development, or similar).Preferred qualificationsCurrently enrolled in a full-time degree program and returning to the program after completion of the internship.Currently attending a degree program in Canada.Experience as a researcher, including internships, full-time, or in a lab.Experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++, etc.).Experience contributing to research communities or efforts, including publishing papers in major conferences or journals.ResponsibilitiesParticipate in research to develop solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.About The JobThe Student Researcher Program fosters academic collaborations by hiring students onto research projects aligned to company priorities in scientific advancement. The program offers placements on teams across Google for research, development, and science roles. As a Student Researcher, you will have the opportunity to participate in research projects focused on developing solutions for real-world, large-scale problems. Student Researcher projects are exploratory experiences that drive scientific advancement across various research areas. Projects vary in duration and location based on team and student requirements.When you apply, you will be considered for Student Researcher positions across Google’s research teams, including Google DeepMind, Google Research, Google Cloud and more, to find the right project match for your skills and interests. Researchers at Google work to advance the state of the art in computing and build the next generation of intelligent systems for all Google products. We invest in foundational research and work on projects using the latest computer science techniques developed by software developers and research scientists. Google is an equal opportunity employer.Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity statements apply. If you require accommodations, please let us know by completing the Accommodations for Applicants form. #J-18808-Ljbffr