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.

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.

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.