Senior AI Research Scientist - Natural Language Processing

AIToolboard; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AIToolboard in Washington, DC, US seeks a Senior AI Research Scientist specializing in Natural Language Processing to push the boundaries of AI. You will join a collaborative research team focused on developing sophisticated NLP models with real-world impact.

The role requires a Ph.D. or Master’s in a quantitative field, 5+ years of NLP/ML research, strong publication records, and proficiency with Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and NLP libraries.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on NLP/ML research experience.
• Strong publication record in top NLP/ML conferences.
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience with NLP libraries (spaCy, NLTK, Transformers).
• Experience with large language models (LLMs).
• Solid understanding of statistics and experimental design.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a research environment and translate ideas into applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced NLP research including sentiment analysis, topic modeling, MT, text generation, and QA.
• Design, develop, and implement novel NLP algorithms and models.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy research prototypes into production.
• Stay current with AI/NLP advances via publications and conferences.
• Publish findings in top journals and present at international conferences.
• Mentor junior researchers and engineers in NLP/ML techniques.
• Design and run experiments to evaluate NLP models.
• Contribute to IP through patent applications.
• Analyze large datasets to extract insights for model development.
• Foster scientific rigor and innovation within the research group.

Skills

NLP research

Python

Deep learning

LLMs

Experiment design

Analytical thinking

Technical communication

Collaboration

Research mentoring

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in CS/AI/linguistics

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

spaCy

NLTK

Transformers

Hugging Face

Job description

Jobs / Senior AI Research Scientist - Natural Language Processing

Senior AI Research Scientist - Natural Language Processing

Full-time

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge technology firm at the forefront of artificial intelligence, is looking for a brilliant Senior AI Research Scientist specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join their team in Washington, D.C., US. This role demands a passion for pushing the boundaries of AI, with a focus on developing sophisticated NLP models and algorithms. You will be part of a collaborative research environment, contributing to groundbreaking projects that have real-world impact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in Natural Language Processing, including but not limited to: sentiment analysis, topic modeling, machine translation, text generation, and question answering.
• Design, develop, and implement novel NLP algorithms and machine learning models.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate research prototypes into production systems.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and NLP through academic publications and industry conferences.
• Publish research findings in top-tier academic journals and present at international conferences.
• Develop and mentor junior researchers and engineers in NLP and machine learning techniques.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of NLP models.
• Contribute to the intellectual property portfolio through patent applications.
• Analyze large datasets to extract insights and inform model development.
• Foster a culture of scientific rigor and innovation within the research group.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on research experience in NLP and machine learning.
• Strong publication record in top-tier NLP/ML conferences (e.g., ACL, EMNLP, NeurIPS, ICML).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Expertise in various NLP techniques and libraries (e.g., spaCy, NLTK, Hugging Face Transformers).
• Experience with large language models (LLMs) and their applications.
• Solid understanding of statistical methods and experimental design.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
• Proven ability to translate research ideas into practical applications.

This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to engage in impactful research while benefiting from a structured work environment in Washington, D.C., US.

Our client values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.