SRI International is seeking Applied and Computational Scientists to conduct research and development in areas such as mathematics of generative AI models, reinforcement learning, and algorithm design to support a new computational and mathematical sciences team
Requirements
- Expertise in algorithm development associated with the following: artificial intelligence, algorithm design, scalable computational methods and their implementations
- Demonstrated experience implementing novel algorithms in one or more programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and libraries associated with training of AI models
- Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Physics or Engineering with a focus on computational sciences, Computer Science or related area
- Demonstrated publication record
- Knowledge in one or more of the areas of mathematics of generative AI models, reinforcement learning, and algorithm design
- Ability to quickly learn new topics and dive into unfamiliar areas of research
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, C/C++
Responsibilities
- Develop research ideas, lead the experimental evaluation of these ideas, present work to government and commercial clients
- Collaborate with project Principal Investigators (PIs) and their staff in academia, Industrial and National Labs
- Document research in technical reports and research papers
- Write Proposals
- Propose ideas against funding opportunities
- Develop and implement new algorithms and benchmark against state-of-the-art approaches
- Upon successful program awards the position will transition into PI function
Other
- Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Physics or Engineering with a focus on computational sciences, Computer Science or related area
- Must have U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills required
- Some travel will be required to project meetings, and conference venues
- Ability to work in a team and collaborate with others
