Technology Innovation Research Specialist - Drexel Cohort - Visiting Researcher

Company: Accenture
Location: Overland Park
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

We are:
Technology Innovation (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/technology-innovation-index) creates lasting value across the enterprise. Companies can use innovative technologies to identify new ways to reach consumers and build enterprise resilience. Our technology innovation capabilities can help you craft a long-term vision, architect the right solutions for the journey, and ensure your investments for today's "life raft" are part of building tomorrow's competitive advantage.
How we innovate:
Accenture Labs (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/accenture-labs-index) incubates new concepts and applies the latest technologies to create prototypes that solve problems for business and society.
Accenture Labs gives students the opportunities to work on applied R&D projects with senior researchers across a host of application areas and research topics including--- artificial intelligence (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/accenture-labs/artificial-intelligence) ,--- human-computer interaction (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/accenture-labs/digitalexperiences) ,--- cybersecurity (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/accenture-labs/cybersecurity) ,--- software infrastructure (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/accenture-labs/systems-platforms) ,--- the business and social impact of emerging technology trends (http://accenture.com/technologyvision) ---and--- emerging technologies such as smart materials and biocomputing (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/accenture-labs/future-technologies) .
Where you can fit in Technology Innovation:
F uture T echnologies (FT) - The Future Technologies R&D Group explores the intersection of computing and other rapidly advancing disciplines to enable a new generation of smart products and services at the edge . We have backgrounds in human computer interaction, material science, neuroscience, biology, chemistry, computer science and artificial intelligence, electrical engineering, and other disciplines. Our research focuses on creating smart and sustainable environments, new advanced manufacturing techniques, neurorobotics and other applications of neuromorphic computing , energy harvesting and storage and biotechnology and biocomputing.
Special Projects Office -
The Special Projects Office coordinates discrete workstreams that leverage expertise from across Accenture's Technology Innovation organization to support the larger TI strategy. SPO differs from Labs groups - we don't do strict R&D, but we do run collaborative projects that pull in expertise from Labs as well as other groups within Technology Innovation.
One of our ongoing workstreams is a knowledge graph-based project, designed to integrate and discover connections between data stored in disparate locations and formats. For this co-op cycle, we are looking for a graduate level student with experience in front-end design and implementation and overall user experience knowledge to build out the user interface for this system. Prior experience with knowledge graphs is a plus.
All majors will be considered with requisite experience, although computer science, digital media or related courses of study are preferred. React experience is required; python experience is preferred.
SPO-specific location note: we allow remote work, but we do request that applicants be within the US Eastern time zone. Applicants living in cities with Accenture offices may work from the local office if preferred.
Basic Q ualifications

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  Currently enrolled Master's Degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Social Sciences, or similar scientific area at Drexel University
  
  
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  1 + years of experience in an area relevant to Accenture Innovation Technology research foci including, but not limited to, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Material Science, Human-Computer Interaction
  
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
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    Currently enrolled in PhD in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Social Sciences, or similar scientific area at Drexel University
    
    
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    Interest in new emerging technologies, human-computer interaction, security, software systems and infrastructure or AI and a drive for working on applied R&D projects or on technology thought leadership that may be client focused.
    
    
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    Strong work ethic, solid technical aptitude in area of study, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and experience working on a team.
    
    
    The co-op internship program will be a 3 - 6 month program. Participation in the Technology Innovation co-op program requires that you are physically located in the United States for the duration of the internship.
    How to Apply
    Please apply directly to Accenture Careers website by August 1, 2023 . You must complete an online application by August 1, 2023 . to be considered for an interview.
    Compensation for our Development Programs varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, development program, role and skill set. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.
    Range of Starting Pay for role
    California: $9,100.00
    Colorado: $9,100.00
    New York City: $9,100.00
    Washington: $9,100.00
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