Applied Scientist developing and deploying AI models for customer growth at Thumbtack. Focusing on user data to create scalable experiences and innovate marketing strategies.
About the role
- Seeking an experienced Applied Research Scientist to lead AI Safety research initiatives at Mila. Collaborate with industry partners and academia to drive impactful machine learning projects.
Responsibilities
- Define the AI safety research roadmap for Mila’s Applied Projects.
- Conduct high-impact applied machine learning research in collaboration with Mila professors, industry partners, and academic institutions.
- Build and maintain a trusted network with other academic researchers in AI safety.
- Develop and implement state-of-the-art machine learning models and algorithms.
- Provide consulting services to organizations on applying machine learning to solve their specific problems.
- Mentor and collaborate with junior researchers.
- Contribute to the growth and development of Mila’s AI safety research initiatives by actively participating in workshops, seminars, and conferences.
- Facilitate technology transfer by bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical applications.
- Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals.
Requirements
- PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field, plus more than 8 years of relevant experience combining machine learning and large language models.
- Demonstrated experience conducting applied research in AI safety, or in cybersecurity using machine learning.
- Ability to work independently in applying problem-solving skills and a proven capacity to lead a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and experience with machine learning libraries like PyTorch.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
- A track record of collaboration with industry partners is highly desirable.
- Experience working with cloud compute resources.
- Experience training generative AI models.
- Fluency in French and English.
Benefits
- The opportunity to contribute to a unique mission with significant impact;
- A comprehensive group insurance program (health, dental, disability, life, travel, and supplemental benefits);
- An employee and family assistance program;
- Access to a telemedicine service;
- A vacation policy providing a base of 20 days of vacation upon hire;
- A retirement savings plan with a minimum employer contribution of 4%;
- A generous and flexible benefits package that allows you to tailor benefits to your well-being. You can select and combine options based on your needs, including lifestyle credits, enhanced insurance, additional vacation days, and increased retirement contributions;
- Flexible working hours, a summer schedule, and the option to work remotely;
- A workplace located in the heart of Little Italy, in the trendy Mile-Ex neighborhood, close to public transit;
- A team of passionate experts in their fields;
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
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