Springer Nature AI Labs Intern
Springer Nature AI Labs Intern, Springer Nature Opening Doors Programme
Are you looking for an internship that provides hands-on experience in research publishing and the chance to make connections at one of the largest publishers of education and research content?
The Springer Nature Opening Doors internship at Springer Nature AI Labs (SNAIL) is a paid opportunity in Groningen, The Netherlands to gain experience in research and science news publishing in our journals, books or magazines.
Many groups and perspectives are currently underrepresented in the publishing industry, which is a challenge that we are actively trying to address at Springer Nature. We are seeking candidates who believe they can contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion in our organisation, in our content, or both. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we particularly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply, including but not limited to Black people, Indigenous people and people of colour, people from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people from underrepresented social castes, religious minorities and people with a disability and/or a neurodivergent condition.
The successful applicant will spend up to six months within SNAIL, part of the Operations division of Springer Nature. If selected for this internship, you will be working on extracting and cleaning textual data and combining it into a standard record. Part of the data transformations is done with Natural Language Processing (NLP) AI models, tuning existing and developing new models will also be part of the internship.
What’s in it for you?
- Developing skills in textual data processing, large scale NLP, Python
- Work together with smart and supportive AI and software engineers in a very convenient office in the Groningen city center
- Hands-on experience at one of the largest academic publishing groups and the opportunity to learn from experienced publishing professionals
- Support from a buddy from one of Springer Nature’s employee networks that connect people who share a common identity.
- Access to career development, training and events, including an overview of different business areas at Springer Nature and advice on the job application process
- The opportunity to work on projects related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the publishing industry.
About us
The Groningen department of SN AI Labs consists of 25 AI, software, and data engineers who want to build products that make an impact on Springer Nature’s publishing business. We are focused on solutions that work at scale and that support people in their work. Collaboration with other team members and the business units that use our products is has made as a very effective group.
About you
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme, or be a recent graduate where AI and software engineering play an important role
- Skilled in Python
- Experience with developing and tuning NLP AI models
- Available to start in June 2025 for an internship of up to six months
- Interest in research publishing
- Fluent in English and have an existing right to live and work in The Netherlands
How to apply: Application deadline
March 14th, 2025
Please send a resume and a short supporting statement in a cover letter (no more than 500 words) that explains what you will bring to this role and how you feel you could contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion in our organization, our content, or both. If possible, do share previous work related to AI, NLP, and text processing.
The internship will start in June for a duration of maximum 6 months and is based in Springer Nature’s Groningen office.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process due to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please direct your inquiries to Alexandre Rodrigues, Senior Talent Attraction Specialist at alexandre.rodrigues@springernature.com.
If you're looking to kick-start your career in Research publishing, apply today and you could be part of the next generation shaping our industry.
