Lead AI Research Scientist — Remote Safety & AI

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Evanston (IL)

Remote

USD 144,000 - 198,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus compensation

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401k matching up to 5%

Additional 4% retirement contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

UL Research Institutes is seeking a Lead AI Research Scientist II to direct advanced AI research across NLP, computer vision, signal processing, and AI safety. The role emphasizes funding proposals, independent research programs, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to advance safety-driven AI solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Computer Science with substantial related experience and will contribute to shaping DSRI’s research portfolio, reporting across ULRI’s safety-focused

Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science with a focus in applicable AI area and 8+ years of related research experience.
Proven ability to lead AI research across NLP, CV, SP, and AI safety.

Responsibilities

Formulate, design, and manage independent AI test and evaluation research programs.
Lead development of competitive research proposals and secure funding.
Publish research results at leading conferences and journals.
Collaborate with engineers and researchers to advance safety-focused AI capabilities.

Skills

NLP

Computer vision

AI safety

Research leadership

Proposal writing

Public speaking

Collaboration

Quantitative analysis

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Computer Science with substantial related experience and will contribute to shaping DSRI’s research portfolio, reporting across ULRI’s safety-focused

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