Remote AI Researcher

Summary

Join Thoughtworks and thrive as an AI Researcher, leading innovative AI research projects, conducting novel research, and publishing results in top-tier academic conferences and journals.

Requirements

• Recent publications from 2023/2024 on Google Scholar profile
• Experience leading AI research projects, from problem definition through publishing and presenting results
• Proficient in machine learning, deep learning, statistical modeling, hypothesis testing, optimization, and other AI techniques to conduct novel research
• Expertise in at least one specialized area of AI (e.g., natural language processing, computer vision, generative models, etc.)
• Skilled in using Python, along with modern deep learning tooling (e.g. PyTorch, the HuggingFace library stack, etc.)
• Familiarity with research tools, version control, and open-source practices to maintain high standards of code quality and reproducibility
• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, or a related field, with a focus on AI or mathematical modeling
• 2+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, or a related discipline
• Strong foundation in mathematics and an openness to exploring multiple research methodologies

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage AI research projects from inception to completion, including setting research objectives, designing experiments, and ensuring rigorous methodology
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and define research problems that align with strategic objectives and advance the field of AI
• Conduct original research to develop new models, algorithms, and methodologies, focusing on publishing results in top-tier academic conferences and journal
• Develop high-quality research code and contribute to open-source projects, ensuring reproducibility and accessibility of research findings
• Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses, validate models, and explore new AI techniques. Communicate research findings and insights through academic papers, technical reports, presentations, and other dissemination methods
• Mentor junior researchers, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment that encourages learning and knowledge sharing
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and best practices in AI research
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI research and contribute to Thoughtworks’ thought leadership in the AI community

Benefits

Learning & Development