Intern - open Innovation

Position Summary We currently have an exciting opportunity available for an Intern to join the Open Innovation Team here at Samsung. SAIT-UK is dedicated to supporting the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), a long-term research entity operating under the Device Solutions Division of Samsung Electronics. SAIT focuses on pioneering research across diverse advanced technologies, including advanced materials (semiconductors, displays, and energy), photonics, and future computing. The purpose of the team is to spearhead European Open Innovation initiatives and strategic partnerships to advance the mission of SAIT. The team fosters research collaborations with universities, research and technology organizations (RTOs), start-ups, and corporate R&D entities to accelerate innovation. Additionally, the team identifies and explores emerging research areas to support the future growth of Samsung's semiconductor business. The team also oversees the Global Research Outreach (GRO) program in Europe, seeding new research opportunities aligned with corporate objectives. The intern role involves contributing to a subset of SAIT-UK's responsibilities, focusing on key areas as outlined. Role and Responsibilities Oversee Samsung’s European GRO activities, including promoting the GRO program to leading universities, addressing inquiries from academics regarding GRO guidelines, and maintaining detailed records of interactions. Collect and analyse data and insights on selected technologies as per request. Stay informed about the latest technical and scientific advancements in fields relevant to SAIT. Identify and engage with promising academics to facilitate discussions and collaborations with SAIT-UK. Attend relevant events as needed, documenting key takeaways and insights (Additional) If the intern has the capability and interest, it is encouraged to contribute to enhancing the local AI tools Skills and Qualifications Essential: Ideally a PhD or Masters student in material science, engineering, physics or technology related subjects. Bachelors students/graduates may also be considered. A reasonable scientific and/or technical background. Experience in technical report writing to effectively capture and convey key insights from the latest scientific and technological trends. This involves summarising the ‘what’ and ‘so what’ of a topic without requiring expertise in every field. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Desirable: A genuine curiosity about deep tech ranging from quantum computing, photonics, semiconductor, material AI and physical AI. An interest in, and some understanding of, the European tech ecosystem Strong skills in online research and the ability to sift through large volumes of data to identify the most relevant and valuable information Location: Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, UK Contract Type: 3 Month Internship Hybrid Policy: 3 days (minimum) onsite and 2 days working from home weekly. Start Date: ASAP. Please only apply if you can start the role within 1 month of accepting it. Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a previous employer. * Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location, at: https://account.samsung.com/membership/policy/privacy. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page. If you are European Economic Resident, please click here: https://europe-samsung.com/ghrp/PrivacyNoticeforEU.html Job Alerts: If you would like to be notified of new opportunities when they are posted, please click here. You will be asked to create an account first if you do not already have one. Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).