Global Trainee Data and AI | GOglobal Trainee Data & AI (all genders)

Merck KGaA

Darmstadt, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Nov 18, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This 24-month GOglobal Trainee program is designed for high-potential graduates seeking to accelerate their career in Data and AI. Based initially in Darmstadt, Germany, the role involves four assignments, including a mandatory six-month rotation at the IT Centre in Bangalore, India, offering global exposure and diverse cultural collaboration. The trainee will actively contribute to Data & AI-driven projects, supporting strategic initiatives, data governance, and product development across various sectors like Manufacturing, R&D, and Sales. Candidates will leverage their expertise in machine learning, statistics, and data analysis, with the opportunity to specialize as a Data Scientist, ML Engineer, or Product Owner. This role is ideal for analytical communicators with a Master's or PhD in a quantitative field who are eager to drive business solutions using cutting-edge data technologies.

Required Skills

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, (Industrial) Engineering, Computational Chemistry, Physics, or a similar field

Experience

  • Programming experience is mandatory (e.g., Python, R, Matlab, Java, C++)
  • Ideally two Data & AI related internships
  • Ideally first international experience
  • Strong interest in AI, machine learning, data engineering and analysis

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must be able to commit to a 2-year program starting September 2026; Mandatory 6-month international assignment in Bangalore, India; Work location is Darmstadt, Germany (home base).