Post Doctoral Research

Introduction
At IBM work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Utilizes advanced scientific and technical knowledge as would normally be obtained through graduate study as well as originality and inventiveness in a professional discipline such as computer science mathematics engineering science etc. Exhibits superior scientific proficiency and/or potential as an expert in the field. Generates highly novel ideas (theoretical or experimental) evaluates them plans and is involved in their execution and their implementation and/or invents and designs complex products and/or processes and may be involved in engineering these to an advanced state of feasibility. Disseminates internally and externally the results of such activities through publications patent disclosures seminar participation internal documentation etc. Represents IBM at professional meetings in professional societies and universities. Keeps technically abreast of the literature and progress within the specific and related areas of expertise. This role is to be used for newly graduated (or will be graduating near term) PhD individuals only. Focuses on Individual/Team/ Department Operational Objectives.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Skills:

Environment:
Professional knowledge related to incumbent’s department or function.

Communication/Negotiation:
Engaged as an independent professional. Ability to articulate and compare alternatives approaches. Negotiate with specified objectives.

Problem Solving:
Recognize problems related to project objectives. Creativity and judgment applied to professional technical or operational problems. Independently generates solutions based on analytical skills & business knowledge. Challenge the validity of given procedures and processes to enhance and
improve or develop complementary adjustments /solutions.

Contribution/Leadership:
Works on special projects or leads small teams or manages routine technical/ operational activities or departments (national or international). Understands departmental mission and vision. Provides advice in technical/operational domain of specialization. Generally controls own work priorities and methods requiring tradeoffs.

Impact on Business/Scope:
Accountable for individual or team or department results and for the impact of the results on functional activities. Participates in overall departmental program planning. May have budgetary responsibility. Contributes by supporting activities that are subject to business measurements impact customer satisfaction or impact immediate costs or expenses.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Skills:

Environment:
Professional knowledge related to incumbent’s department or function.

Communication/Negotiation:
Engaged as an independent professional. Ability to articulate and compare alternatives approaches. Negotiate with specified objectives.

Problem Solving:
Recognize problems related to project objectives. Creativity and judgment applied to professional technical or operational problems. Independently generates solutions based on analytical skills & business knowledge. Challenge the validity of given procedures and processes to enhance and
improve or develop complementary adjustments /solutions.

Contribution/Leadership:
Works on special projects or leads small teams or manages routine technical/ operational activities or departments (national or international). Understands departmental mission and vision. Provides advice in technical/operational domain of specialization. Generally controls own work priorities and methods requiring tradeoffs.

Impact on Business/Scope:
Accountable for individual or team or department results and for the impact of the results on functional activities. Participates in overall departmental program planning. May have budgetary responsibility. Contributes by supporting activities that are subject to business measurements impact customer satisfaction or impact immediate costs or expenses.