World Modeling Research Scientist — Multimodal AI

Institute of Foundation Models; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Research Scientist focused on next-generation foundation models. In this role, you will develop world models, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and tackle significant AI challenges. Ideal candidates will have a MSc or PhD and experience in large-scale model training. This position offers a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of AI, working at the heart of cutting-edge research.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale model training (LLMs or Diffusion Models).
• Hands-on experience with generative models.
• Strong systems expertise in deep learning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop foundational world models to simulate the physical world.
• Collaborate with engineering and data teams.
• Design and implement scalable data annotation pipelines.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Deep learning frameworks (PyTorch)

Technical troubleshooting

Education

MSc or PhD in Machine Learning or Computer Science

Tools

State-of-the-art video generative models

Large-scale clusters

Job description

A leading research institute in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Research Scientist focused on next-generation foundation models. In this role, you will develop world models, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and tackle significant AI challenges. Ideal candidates will have a MSc or PhD and experience in large-scale model training. This position offers a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of AI, working at the heart of cutting-edge research.