Knowledge-Grounded AI Research Scientist

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gyori Lab for Computational Biomedicine at Northeastern University in Boston seeks an Associate Research Scientist to advance knowledge-grounded AI, systems modeling, NLP, and data harmonization within grant-funded projects. You will develop open-source software and domain-relevant applications while guiding graduate students and junior researchers.

You will contribute to publications, help draft grants, and support budgeting and purchasing for the lab, under the supervision of Benjamin

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent
• Extensive and progressively responsible experience leading and contributing to computational research projects, including the ability to plan and execute research
• Track record of performance on research programs, peer-reviewed publications, open-source software, and conference or seminar presentations
• Deep expertise in one or more of the following areas, or a combination thereof: Knowledge-grounded AI and knowledge graphs, including large language model (LLM) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) approaches Systems and mathematical modeling of biological or complex systems Natural language processing and machine learning Data harmonization and integration, particularly for biomedical applications
• Strong scientific software development skills
• Commitment to reproducible, open research practices
• Ability to deliver defined project goals
• Previous supervisory experience and the ability to guide graduate students, junior scientists, and other junior team members

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement computational methods and open-source scientific software in knowledge-grounded AI, systems modeling, natural language processing, and data harmonization
• Build domain-relevant applications to benchmark and showcase computational methods
• Plan and execute research within defined project objectives and timelines
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and presentations describing the research
• Guide graduate students, junior scientists, and other junior team members in their work
• Contribute to drafting new grant proposals
• Perform purchasing and budget administration activities supporting the lab’s research

Skills

Knowledge-grounded AI,

RAG approaches

NLP & ML

Data harmonization

Open-source software

Scientific software dev

Supervisory experience

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

The Gyori Lab for Computational Biomedicine at Northeastern University in Boston seeks an Associate Research Scientist to advance knowledge-grounded AI, systems modeling, NLP, and data harmonization within grant-funded projects. You will develop open-source software and domain-relevant applications while guiding graduate students and junior researchers.

You will contribute to publications, help draft grants, and support budgeting and purchasing for the lab, under the supervision of Benjamin