Applied Research Scientist
Applied Research Scientist
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This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cuttingedge AI research in Trust and Safety driving innovation building trust and enabling adoption of AI. Youll collaborate with leading researchers and practitioners to turn breakthroughs into realworld impact. Theres so much meaningful work ahead and were eager to build it together.
Alyssa Lefaivre kopac Director AI Trust and Safety
About Amii
One of Canadas three main institutes for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning our worldrenowned researchers drive fundamental and applied research at the University of Alberta (and other academic institutions) training some of the worlds top scientific talent. Our crossfunctional teams work collaboratively with Albertabased businesses and organizations to build AI capacity and translate scientific advancement into industry adoption and economic impact.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of AI Trust and Safety the Applied Research Scientist will lead innovative research on AI Trust and Safety with a focus on advanced AI systems and systemic societal risks. They will contribute to shaping an agile research agenda that aligns with Amiis strengths addresses key gaps in the trust and safety landscape and aligns with priority research areas identified by the Canadian AI Safety Institute (CAISI).
The Applied Research Scientist will leverage research outputssuch as academic papers whitepapers conference presentations and practical toolsto establish Amii as a thought leader in AI safety. Their work will advance understanding of AI risks drive the development of more trustworthy AI systems and support responsible AI adoption.
The position focuses on achieving excellence in three main accountabilities:
- Trust and Safety AI Research Projects: Define and validate all projects in the Trust and Safety research portfolio.
- Leadership & Strategy: Provide scientific thought leadership across industry and ML domains.
- Project : Ensure successful implementation and delivery on our most ambitious Trust and Safety projects.
Required Skills / Expertise
Key Responsibilities:
Trust and Safety Research Projects
- Develops and proposes detailed proposals for T&S Research projects including objectives scope methodologies and resource requirements
- Conducts thorough validation of project feasibility assessing technical requirements potential risks and alignment with organizational goals
- Regularly reviews and updates project plans to adapt to new insights technologies or shifts in industry trends
- Connects existing research leveraging insights to drive new project development
- Writes and publishes scientific and white papers
- Develops algorithms and tools to work on realworld systems and simulations
- Analyzes and leverages research data in T&S in both structured and unstructured environments
- Finds opportunities for collaboration with either research institutions and projects in Canada and internationally
Leadership & Strategy
- Stays current with advancements in AI ML and T&S offering cuttingedge insights and guidance
- Guides additional team members including ML Engineers Applied Scientists postdocs etc. in the T&S portfolio
- Supports multistakeholder discussions to establish the technical and strategic direction for T&S projects
- Mentors and provides strategic advice on complex T&S projects
- Develops and communicates a clear vision and strategy for T&S at Amii
- Represents the organization at conferences workshops and industry events sharing knowledge and building a reputation as a thought leader in AI T&S
- Supports with reporting requirements and generating insights on our trust and safety impact for key funding and government bodies
Project
- Oversees the successful implementation of highimpact T&S research projects
- Manages crossfunctional teams coordinates project timelines and resolves challenges to ensure project success
- Evaluates project results to assess performance and determine whether to continue pivot or discontinue research projects
- Provides technical guidance and support to junior team members
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Machine Learning or related field with relevant experience in Machine Learning
- 5 years of experience developing training and evaluating machine learning models in an applied setting including a solid publication record
- Experience or interest in the trust and safety research landscapes and areas of research focus
- Proficient in Python experience in other programming languages i.e. Java or SQL (nice to have)
- Proficient with machine learning tools and frameworks such as Scikitlearn Pytorch/Tensorflow Pandas Optuna Wandb lightgbm/XGBoost and SciPy
- Expert understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of a range of ML techniques across supervised learning unsupervised learning and reinforcement learning
- Foundational and current knowledge of cuttingedge advancements in ML/AI
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to nontechnical audiences
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrates presence selfconfidence sound judgment and superior problemsolving ability
- Strong interpersonal communication skills for effective interactions with internal departments and external stakeholders
- A motivated leader who demonstrates individual drive and an uncompromising desire to achieve exceptional results
- Promotes highlevel crossfunctional collaboration and establishes credibility while influencing peers to achieve common goals
- Demonstrates professional maturity resourcefulness and selfdiscipline in engaging in the pursuit of the organizations goals
- Able to work independently and make informed decisions while collaborating with staff and subject matter experts
- Active participation in the research community: publishing research serving as research reviewers supporting Amii students speaking or teaching within their area of expertise
What youll love about us
- A professional yet casual work environment that encourages the growth and development of your skills
- Participate in professional development activities
- Gain access to the Amii community and events
- A chance to learn from amazing teammates who support one another to succeed
- Competitive compensation including paid time off and flexible health benefits
- A modern office located in downtown Edmonton Alberta
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity youve been waiting for please dont wait to apply were excited to add a new member to the Amii team for this position. We are keeping the door open to new applicants until we find the right fit. When sending your application please send your resume and cover letter indicating why you think youd be a fit for Amii. In your cover letter please include one professional accomplishment you are most proud of and why.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.
Amii is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to ethnicity religion gender identity sexual orientation age or disability. Accommodations for disabilityrelated needs throughout the recruitment and selection process are available upon request. Any information provided by you for accommodations will be kept confidential and wont be used in the selection process.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
