[Hiring] Research Scientist IV @UL Research Institutes

Role Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Scientist IV at UL Research Institutes. This is a remote-based opportunity. The Research Scientist/Engineer IV advances Digital Safety’s mission by designing, developing, and evaluating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) safety systems across specialty areas including:

• Natural language processing (NLP)
• Computer vision (CV)
• Signal processing (SP)
• AI reasoning

This role creates advanced AI tool components and applies these skills to develop scientifically rigorous assessments of AI systems.

As the Research Scientist IV, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Conduct literature and open-source reviews AI in their specialty area.
• Design, plan, and develop AI software utilizing digital safety best practices.
• Apply technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex AI and software engineering challenges.
• Design, plan, and create statistically meaningful evaluations of AI systems in their specialty area.
• Prepare written component documentation for technical audiences.
• Work closely with team members to ensure that all processes are accurate and technically sound.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates mastery-level knowledge of AI safety in their specialty area and how their assessment work integrates into safer AI systems for users.
• Solves engineering research challenges independently and efficiently through integrated safety testing.
• Engages team members and leads them through the problem-solving process in their specialty areas.
• Independently creates digital safety system components that range in novelty and complexity across different digital safety areas.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior-level team members on work-related assignments and projects, as necessary.
• Serves as a resource for junior-level colleagues for guidance and best practices in the research area.
• Leads a team to execute distinct AI or software engineering workstreams.
• Looks ahead to research and tool development next steps and forecasts end-user needs.
• Engages in standards technical committees.
• Develops and maintains relationships within the broader AI and safety research community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science with a focus in the applicable AI area of specialty plus 4 or more years of directly related research experience; or
• Master’s degree in Computer Science (with a focus in the applicable AI area of specialty) plus 6 or more years of directly related research experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (with a focus in the applicable AI area of specialty) plus 10 or more years of directly related research experience.

Benefits

• All employees at UL Research Institutes are eligible for bonus compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay.
• Additional 4% investment into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment.
• Flexible working arrangements may be discussed with your manager.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.