Smart Modality – Summer Interns 2025

At Canon Medical Research Europe, helping care teams to get the best outcome for their patients is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create technology that makes a meaningful difference to people’s lives, helping doctors restore their patients’ health and well-being.  We are part of a global organisation, collaborating with other development teams based in Japan, America and Canada.

We offer an inclusive, flexible working environment, by being an employer that trusts and respects its employees.  We understand the benefits of a diverse and engaged workforce and the importance of affording everyone dignity so that each individual adds value and can fulfil their potential.

We are looking for students or those in the early stages of their career to join our Summer Internship Programme 2025, a 3-month paid Internship between June and August 2025.

About the role:

Our Smart Modality Team have a project focussing on pruning study for performance enhancement. This provides an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop skills in:

• Machine learning techniques: gain experience in implementing and optimising machine learning models for performance improvement.
• Mathematics: conduct research on advanced pruning strategies and ranking method to enhance computational efficiency.

About you

Applications are welcomed from students of the following disciplines:

• Computer Science / Informatics / Mathematics / Physics / Engineering/ Machine Learning / Informatics / Medical Imaging

You should be at the following stage of your studies to apply:

• Third year (entering final year after the summer) or final year undergraduates
• Early-stage postgraduate students (MSc or PhD)
• Digital skills academy graduate from Data Analysis or Software Development course

You should have some knowledge of writing software. Relevant skills for this project are Python, and Machine Leaning​. Additionally, mathematical knowledge is a key requisite.

Application Process

To be considered for this vacancy please apply below. Closing date for all applications for the Summer Internship Programme is Sunday 12th January 2025. Following the closing date, a shortlist will be drawn up and successful candidates contacted to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

The placements are planned to commence on Monday 2nd June 2024, although there is flexibility in this.  The internships will adopt a hybrid working approach between our Edinburgh office and home working.  Based on recent feedback from previous interns, some time working in the office should be expected to fully benefit from the experience. 

Candidates are welcome to apply for more than one of our internship projects if they have a genuine interest in multiple topics.

Click ‘Apply Here’ to start your e-Placement Scotland journey with Canon Medical Research Europe