Research Scientist, AllenNLP

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative non-profit AI institute is seeking a Research Scientist to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on advancing foundational AI research and innovation, specifically in natural language processing and generative AI. As a key contributor, you will engage in collaborative projects, mentor early-career researchers, and contribute to open-source initiatives that drive real-world impact. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI research and eager to work in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to high-impact research in artificial intelligence.

Qualifications

• PhD focusing on AI, NLP, or ML with expertise in language models or deep learning.
• Ability to lead a research agenda and collaborate on ambitious projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to open-source research to advance generative AI.
• Lead the development of impactful software systems and artifacts.

Skills

Natural Language Processing

Machine Learning

Reinforcement Learning

Deep Learning

Experimental Methodology

Education

PhD in Natural Language Processing or related area

Job description

Hybrid Work Arrangement

Persons in these roles are expected to spend part of their time on-site in our Seattle offices and may occasionally work remotely from their home in the Greater Seattle area. On-site requirements vary based on position and team. If you have questions about Hybrid work arrangements for this role, please ask your recruiter.

Compensation

Ourbase salary range is $167,030 - $260,570 and in addition we have generous bonus plans to provide a competitive compensation package.

Position: Research Scientist, OLMo

Who We Are:

We are a non-profit AI institute, focused on developing foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, and artifacts (e.g., OLMo, Tulu, Molmo). We unite the best and brightest scientific and engineering minds to explore the potential of truly open AI. Through our efforts, including the pioneering OLMo releases, we endeavor to empower academics, researchers, and AI developers more broadly to advance language models and generative AI models.

Who You Are:

You are a creative, hands-on AI researcher with a strong foundation in AI and natural language processing. Passionate about pushing the boundaries of research and engineering, you seek to advance AI and language models both scientifically and openly. You thrive in collaborative environments, take initiative, and are eager to contribute to AI2’s impact-driven mission in a dynamic, fast-paced research setting.

What You Need:

• A PhD focusing on natural language processing, machine learning, or a related area, with expertise in one or more of the following: language models, reinforcement learning, experimental methodology, the science of deep learning, or efficient algorithms for deep learning.
• The ability to own and pursue a research agenda to improve AI models.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration and teamwork on ambitious projects aligned with company goals.
• Experience leading a team to solve analytical problems (a plus).
• Contributions to open-source research libraries and an interest in continuing such work (a plus).

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Contribute to AI2’s open source research environment to innovate, study and advance the science of generative AI.
• Take a leading role in building artifacts and implementing software systems with real-world impact.
• Author and present high-quality scientific technical reports, papers, and presentations.
• Collaborate with and learn from team members across AI2, including scientists and engineers.
• Mentor early-career researchers and interns on their projects.
• Develop collaborative relationships with relevant academic, industrial, government, and standards organizations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• The ability to observe details at close range.

A Little More About AI2:

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence is a non-profit research institute in Seattle founded by Paul Allen. The core mission of AI2 is to contribute to humanity through high-impact research in artificial intelligence.

AI2 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

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