AI Product Development Intern

SNAIL (SN AI Labs) Intern, Springer Nature Opening Doors Programme

Are you looking for an internship that provides hands-on experience in AI Product Development and the chance to make connections at one of the largest publishers of education and research content?

The Springer Nature Opening Doors internship with SNAIL (SN AI Labs) is a paid opportunity in Groningen, The Netherlands for students and recent graduates to gain experience in research, education and science news publishing in our journals, books or magazines.

Many perspectives and lived experiences remain underrepresented in the publishing industry. This underrepresentation has historically affected a wide range of groups, including Black people, Indigenous people, and people of colour, first‑generation university students, people from socio‑economically disadvantaged backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, people from underrepresented social castes, religious minorities and people with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

We are looking for talented candidates from all backgrounds, with excellent skills in a range of fields, and we are committed to creating an inclusive internship, with a cohort that reflects a broad range of voices and experiences.

About the position:

The successful applicant will spend up to six months within SNAIL, part of the COO division of Springer Nature. If selected for this internship, you will be:

• Support the design and refinement of AI-enabled manuscript screening tools
• Help translate editorial needs into clear product requirements and user stories
• Evaluate LLM-based prototypes and summarise performance, risks, and opportunities
• Assist in user research, workflow mapping, and identifying areas where automation adds value
• Collaborate with product managers, scientists, and engineers to shape feature roadmaps
• Contribute to documentation, product specifications, and internal presentations.

What’s in it for you?

• Explore how large language models (LLMs) and other AI capabilities can improve the consistency, quality, and efficiency of early-stage manuscript checks.
• Helping translate editorial needs into product requirements.
• Evaluating AI-driven prototypes.
• Contributing to the design of fit-for-purpose, scalable solutions that support the users across the publishing pipeline.
• A paid internship.
• Hands-on experience at one of the largest academic publishing groups and the opportunity to learn from experienced publishing professionals
• Support from a buddy from one of Springer Nature’s employee networks
• Access to career development, training and events, including an overview of different business areas at Springer Nature and advice on the job application process
• The opportunity to work on projects related to inclusion and sustainability in the publishing industry.

About us:

At Springer Nature AI Labs (SNAIL), we’re shaping the future of scientific publishing through responsible, human-centred AI. Our team is at the forefront of integrating advanced AI technologies to optimise processes and enhance the user experience for researchers and academics worldwide. We value a collaborative work environment where ideas flourish, and innovation is encouraged. With our curiosity-driven, impact-first culture, we focus on delivering AI innovation at scale always with integrity and in close collaboration across functions. Our commitment to long-term growth ensures that our people are nurtured and developed to reach their full potential.

About you:

Essential:

• Strong analytical skills
• Familiarity with modern AI/LLM concepts
• Ability to interpret model outputs and communicate insights clearly
• Interest in product development and user‑centric problem solving
• Comfortable working with data and basic prototyping tools

Desirable:

• Experience experimenting with LLMs (prompting, evaluation, or lightweight prototyping)
• Exposure to product management, UX research, or agile workflows
• Familiarity with scientific publishing or research communication
• Interest in responsible‑AI principles and their application in products
• Available to start in June 2026 for an internship of up to six months.
• Fluent in English and have an existing right to live and work in The Netherlands.

How to apply: Application deadline 20th March 2026

Please send a CV and a short supporting statement in a cover letter (no more than 500 words) that explains what you will bring to this role.

The internship will start in June for a duration of a maximum of 6 months and is based in Groningen on a hybrid working model with up to three days a week working from home.

If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us at  EMEACareers@springernature.com so we can make all necessary accommodations.

If you're looking to kick-start your career in research publishing, apply today, and you could be part of the next generation shaping our industry.