Senior ML Research Scientist — Large-Scale AI for Impact

Ellison Institute of Technology; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Nova Scotia is seeking a Research Scientist with expertise in large-scale machine learning. You will design and evaluate advanced models to support scientific progress across multiple fields. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant discipline and a proven research record through publications. The role offers enhanced benefits including holiday pay, pension, and medical insurance, emphasizing collaboration and communication within cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday pay

Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Hospital Cash Plan

Therapy Services

Perk Box

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing large-scale machine learning systems.
• Record of impactful research demonstrated by publications or patents.
• Excellent communication skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research projects from concept to deployment.
• Develop and train large-scale models integrating complex datasets.
• Work with scientists, clinicians, and engineers on practical applications.
• Communicate research results through presentations and publications.
• Maintain high standards of code quality and team practices.

Skills

Large-scale machine learning

Data management

Distributed computing

Scientific communication

Education

PhD or equivalent in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

A leading research institution in Nova Scotia is seeking a Research Scientist with expertise in large-scale machine learning. You will design and evaluate advanced models to support scientific progress across multiple fields. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant discipline and a proven research record through publications. The role offers enhanced benefits including holiday pay, pension, and medical insurance, emphasizing collaboration and communication within cross-functional teams.