Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist
Company: Carnegie Mellon University
Location: Arlington
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
Senior Machine Learning Research ScientistJob Function:
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Location: Arlington, VA
or Pittsburgh, PATime Type: Full Time What We DoAt the SEI AI
Division, we conduct research in applied artificial intelligence
and the engineering questions related to the practical design and
implementation of AI technologies and systems. We currently lead a
community-wide movement to mature the discipline of AI Engineering
for Defense and National Security.As our government customers adopt
AI and machine learning to provide leap-ahead mission capabilities,
we- build real-world, mission-scale AI capabilities through solving
practical engineering problems- discover and define the processes,
practices, and tools to support operationalizing AI for robust,
secure, scalable, and human-centered mission capabilities- prepare
our customers to be ready for the unique challenges of adopting,
deploying, using, and maintaining AI capabilities- identify and
investigate emerging AI and AI-adjacent technologies that are
rapidly transforming the technology landscapeAre you creative,
curious, energetic, collaborative, technology-focused, and
hard-working? Are you interested in making a difference by bringing
innovation to government organizations and beyond? Apply to join
our team.Position Summary:As a senior research scientist focusing
on machine learning, you will identify, shape, apply, conduct, and
lead research that matches critical U.S. government
needs.Requirements:BS in Computer Science or related discipline
with ten (10) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with
eight (8) years of experience; OR PhD with five (5) years of
experience.Flexible to travel to other SEI offices in Pittsburgh
and Washington, DC, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite
meetings on occasion. Moderate (25%) travel outside of your home
location.You will be subject to a background investigation and you
must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of
Defense security clearance.Duties:Hands-on research: You'll conduct
and lead novel research in applied machine learning and artificial
intelligence.Solution development: You'll work with and lead
interdisciplinary teams to turn research results into prototype
operational capabilities for government customers and
stakeholders.Strategy: You'll work with Center leaders and
colleagues to plan, develop, and carry out an overall research
strategy, and to influence the national research agenda regarding
future technology.Collaboration: You'll actively participate on
teams of software developers, researchers, designers, and technical
leads. You'll build relationships and collaborate with researchers,
government customers, and other stakeholders to understand
challenges, needs, possible solutions, and research
directions.Mentoring: You'll contribute to improving the overall
technical capabilities of the Center by mentoring and teaching
others, participating in design (software and otherwise) sessions,
and sharing insights and wisdom across the SEI Emerging Technology
Center team.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Deep technical
knowledge: You have performed extensive research in applied machine
learning and artificial intelligence. You have worked with tools,
techniques, algorithms, software, and programming languages for
deep learning, reinforcement learning, statistics, sensors and
sensor fusion, planning, computer vision, or related
areas.Communication and Collaboration: You have strong written and
verbal communication skills and can interact collaboratively and
diplomatically with customers and colleagues. You grasp the big
picture, direction, and goals of an effort while focusing great
attention to detail. You can present complex ideas to people who
may not have a deep understanding of the subject area.Dedication:
You can meet deadlines while multi-tasking-sometimes under pressure
and with shifting priorities.Creativity and Innovation: You are
creative and curious, and you are inspired by the prospect of
collaborating with premier researchers and visionaries at Carnegie
Mellon and other universities and organizations. You quickly learn
new procedures, techniques, and approaches. You are forward-looking
and can connect research with practical challenges.Knowledge and
Learning: You possess broad technical interests along with a deep
knowledge of a particular field such as human-computer interaction,
data analytics and machine learning, advanced computing, and
autonomy and adaptive systems.Desired Experience:Research practices
and publications: You have a track record of conducting research in
machine learning and artificial intelligence. You have a reputation
for the highest level of research and technical integrity. You have
demonstrated contributions and have published research.Familiarity
with emerging trends and opportunities: You are familiar with
technical challenges and emerging trends in computing and
information science, and you are aware of opportunities in industry
and government.Technical leadership: You have led research projects
and have experience collaborating across research teams and
mentoring other researchers.Proposals: You have formulated and
delivered successful research proposals to funding agencies and led
the resulting projects.
Keywords: Carnegie Mellon University, Arlington , Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist, Other , Arlington, Virginia
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