Job Summary:
Carnegie Mellon University is a leading institution in research and education, and they are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist for their Secure AI Lab. The role involves conducting research on vulnerabilities of AI and ML algorithms and developing solutions to secure these systems against adversaries.
Responsibilities:
• Identifying and investigating emerging AI and AI-adjacent technologies.
• Performing and publishing impactful original research in the field of AI and ML algorithm vulnerabilities and securing against those vulnerabilities.
• Adapting and applying existing research in the field to solve real-world problems.
• Transitioning and providing guidance on AI capabilities to government sponsors.
• 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 the leadership team 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 Division by mentoring and teaching others, participating in design (software and otherwise) sessions, and sharing insights and wisdom across the SEI AI Division.
Qualifications:
Required:
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, machine learning, electrical engineering, 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
• Willingness to work onsite at an SEI facility 5 days per week.
• Be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of War security clearance.
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time to locations outside of your home location. Travel sites include SEI offices in Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C., sponsor sites, and conferences.
• Comprehensive knowledge of machine learning; previous experience in adversarial machine learning preferred but not required
• A track record of conducting research and applying scientific methods to solve difficult problems
• Experience leading research projects in novel areas with limited previous work to build upon
• Ability to work with leadership to plan, develop, and deliver an overall research strategy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex technical ideas in a layperson’s terms
• Proficiency in writing funding proposals or pitching ideas for new research projects
• Ample experience with publishing written or technical artifacts showcasing your work
• Strong collaboration skills for working with colleagues and sponsors
• Willingness to guide and mentor junior team members
Preferred:
• Previous experience in adversarial machine learning
Company:
Carnegie Mellon University is a research university offering programs and research across engineering, science, arts, and business. Founded in 1900, the company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, USA, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.