Head of Interactive AI for Materials Discovery

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care options

Generous retirement contributions

Educational benefits

Job summary

A leading research institution in Ithaca is seeking a Lead Software Scientist for Interactive AI Systems in Materials Science. The successful candidate will drive the design and development of an LLM-based AI system, collaborating with researchers and students to create tools that facilitate advanced materials research. Essential qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field and significant experience in AI system design. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $160,000, with a focus on long-term project leadership.

Qualifications

• PhD in computer science, engineering, materials science, or related field.
• Experience designing and building AI or data-driven systems.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of a LLM-based AI system.
• Collaborate with PhD students and researchers.
• Embed within research labs to inform system design.

Skills

Experience designing complex AI systems

Proficiency in Python

Mentorship of junior researchers

Strong communication skills

Experience with web-based tools

Education

PhD in computer science or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Docker

Job description

A leading research institution in Ithaca is seeking a Lead Software Scientist for Interactive AI Systems in Materials Science. The successful candidate will drive the design and development of an LLM-based AI system, collaborating with researchers and students to create tools that facilitate advanced materials research. Essential qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field and significant experience in AI system design. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $160,000, with a focus on long-term project leadership.