Senior Research Scientist

Elder Research; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead innovative research projects in AI and data science. This role involves collaborating with clients, managing technical teams, and driving impactful solutions. You will leverage your expertise to mentor junior staff and contribute to thought leadership through publications. The company fosters a supportive work environment that promotes professional growth and a healthy work-life balance. Join a team that values creativity and integrity while making a positive impact on the world through data-driven solutions.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

Parental Leave

Weekly Tech Talks

Lunch Provided

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a technical field with relevant experience is preferred.
• Must be a subject matter expert in AI and ML with leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client communications and project management for complex programs.
• Supervise junior scientists and ensure project output aligns with goals.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Data Science

Software Engineering

Applied Mathematics

Cyber Security

Biology

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Technical Field

B.S. in Technical Field

Job description

Career Opportunities with Elder Research

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Careers At Elder Research

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Location - REMOTE | Highly Preferred Candidates live near ERI offices locations in Washington DC, Raleigh NC, OR Charlottesville, VA

Clearance Requirement: Must be a US Citizen and Eligible for US Government issued security clearance

People Centered. Data Driven

Elder Research Inc. (ERI) is an internationally recognized data analytics solution provider with nearly 30 years of expertise in artificial intelligence, data strategy, data science, data engineering, and training. We have operationalized innovative solutions for hundreds of organizations across diverse industries. Our handcrafted AI and machine learning solutions inform decisions, deliver business value, and transform organizations.

At Elder Research you can make a positive impact on the world, collaborate on great teams, grow professionally every week, and maintain an invigorating balance between your personal and professional lives. All who know us recognize our positive company culture as a tremendous asset, and we celebrate how our culture has evolved over the years as each person brings in their skills and personality.

About the Research & Development Division:

The R&D at ERI exists to discover, incubate, and accelerate innovative and validated research into viable technology to solve challenging data problems, address real needs, and create/enhance the IP portfolio for ERI.

Summary of Position:

The Senior Research Scientist has a leadership role in the research group and is accountable for working directly with clients, sponsors, managers, and technical staff to understand business leads, develop technical plans, and deliver impactful solutions. They will supervise Associate Research Scientists and Research Scientists on a project and collaborate with other departments.

Essential Functions:

Client Delivery and Management / Project Support

• Communicates with and leads clients on decisions based on clients’ goals and expectations
• Takes lead to ensure project output, the execution of technical tasks, and the decision-making process on large and complex programs
• Significantly contributes to scientific investigations, modeling, and model validation with some oversight from senior technical members
• Translates business understanding into appropriate technical direction across multiple projects
• Ensures direct projects are doing appropriate reviews; leads design reviews for other projects
• Subject matter expert in more than one domain of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, software engineering, applied mathematics, or an applied scientific domain (e.g., cyber security, biology,...)
• Sets the collaboration environment for their project team(s), and manages the technical collaboration processes
• Leads potential new areas for ERI to deliver value to clients and sponsors
• Improves technical solutions by leveraging knowledge and experience to 'connect the dots' between different projects and by understanding common technical themes and challenges
• Ensures tactical implementation of corporate strategic and technical goals by mapping them to project-specific technologies and initiatives
• Guides and mentors junior analysts, scientists, and engineers

Thought Leadership

• Produces at least two items of collateral per year (blog, white paper, etc)

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• The breakdown of work for this role is roughly 80% technical work and 20% leadership/non-technical.
• Senior Research Scientists may be invited by the CTO to serve on the Corporate-level Interest Committees.
• May deliver instruction through the ERI Training Business Unit
• Other job duties as assigned

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen and Eligible for US Government issued security clearance
• Advanced degree in technical field (M.S. or Ph.D.) with 4-8 years of related experience or B.S. in technical field with 6-10 years related work experience. Those with M.S. or Ph.D. degrees and related experience are preferred.
• Possesses the technical skills to mentor others on projects and the managerial skills to coordinate research and development
• Subject matter expert in state-of-the-art research in at least two domains listed in essential duties and the ability to innovate new discoveries
• Highly Preferred Candidates live near ERI offices locations in Washington DC, Raleigh NC, OR Charlottesville, VA

About Elder Research, Inc

Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. We pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately.

Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities.

Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a “Tech Talk” and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.

Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.