AI Research Scientist

Cognizant AI LabsCognizant works with an incredible diversity of organizations across the globe, using AI to improve decision-making, robustness, forecasting, and growth at every level of operation.Within Cognizant, Cognizant AI Labs serves as the center of excellence for pioneering AI research. The team works to develop novel approaches to solve both fundamental scientific problems and challenges from real-world applications.The work done by Cognizant AI Labs serves to inspire and catalyze real-world applications implemented by Cognizant, and reciprocally, real-world challenges encountered in Cognizant's diverse ecosystem of applications serve to inspire foundational research at Cognizant AI Labs.Your role:As a research scientist, you will work with the Cognizant AI Labs research team to develop novel approaches to solving fundamental scientific problems and challenges from real-world applications, using core technologies such as LLMs, evolutionary algorithms, and other machine learning and AI techniques. With an explicit focus on AI for Good applications alongside basic research, the team envisions a world where AI systems are safe, robust, sustainable, long-lived, and inspiring. The team's current research is focused around areas including, but not limited to:AI for decision-makingAI orchestrationTrustworthy AIOpen-ended AISequential/time-series domainsMulti-agent systemsALifeLLMsEvolutionary computationKey Responsibilities:Work with the Advanced AI Labs research team to develop original ideas that can contribute to the AI communityDesign experiments and evaluation methodologies for testing these ideasImplement novel algorithms and evaluation frameworksManage experiments, analyze results, and iterate rapidlyCommunicate ideas and results to a larger audiencePublish papers based on this workAdvise AI engineers on the development of practical applicationsQualifications:Should have a PhD in Computer Science or another technical field.Passion for AI research and AI for Good.3+ years of experience in AI or ML research.Publications at venues such as ICLR, NeurIPS, GECCO, ALife, AAAI, IJCAI, ICML, etc.Strong implementation skills.Experience with LLMs.Strong problem-solving and analytic skills.Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.#LI-EF1#CB#Ind123Applications will be accepted until 15 Dec 2024.Salary and Other Compensation:The annual salary for this position is between $[229,580 - 243,247] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock options, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Medical/Dental/Vision/Life InsurancePaid holidays plus Paid Time Off401(k) plan and contributionsLong-term/Short-term DisabilityPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Stock Purchase PlanDisclaimer:

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