We have an excitingopportunity foraLead Research Scientist in AIatUL Research Institutes, within our Digital Safety Research Institute (DSRI). This isa REMOTE opportunity.

TheLead Research Scientist in AIdirects advanced research in natural language processing (NLP) and large language models (LLMs) to support Digital Safety92s mission. This role leadsa researchin NLP and LLM safety including literature surveys, experimental design, AI/software engineering, data acquisition, data analysis, and documentation necessary to execute comprehensive experimental studies. The Lead Research Scientista establishesresearch concepts and criteria to resolve major problems in current programs or approaches. Projectsa requiresubstantial knowledge ofa state-of-the-artAI/software engineering principals and theories and uses professional concepts and procedures to solve a wide range of research-based problems.

Whata youaaalla learna anda achieve:a

As theaLead Research Scientist in AI,a youa will play a key role in the rapid growth ofaULa as you: a

• Formulate, design, and manage independent test and evaluation research programs to protect the public from AI systems harms 91 focusing on testing systems enabling the most public harm.a

• Lead and contribute to the development of competitive research proposals, including defining scope,a methodology, and deliverables, to secure funding for independent AI test anda evaluationa research programs.a

• Serve as a principal investigator Digital Safety92s independent test and evaluation research programs in NLP and LLMs, providing scientific leadership and accountability for program outcomes, timelines, and deliverablesa

• Apply intensive and diverse knowledge of technology and AI/software engineering concepts to execute and manage specific research programs.a

• Analyze experimental results toa determinea causes of problems and develop solutions, anda evaluatesa technical specifications and factors related to process or designa objectives.a

• Plan, design, and completea initiala and follow-up procedures as needed toa validatea the testing and evaluation results.a

• Plan, design, and execute research challenges, using and improving Digital Safety92s evaluation tools, to lead the NLP and LLM community to solve problems of importance to transition partners.a

• Propose and host workshops at leading research conferences in AI safety where research challenge winning methods and their comparative results are discussed to move the field forward in producing results that can havea impacta ina public safety.a

• Stay ahead of changing technologies in the field by reading papers and scientific publications and attending academic conferences.97a

• Contribute to and/or leada other departmenta specific and cross-functional initiatives.a

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Expert knowledge of AI/software engineering disciplines.

• Demonstratedexperience to secure research funding through competitive proposal development.

• Demonstratedexperiencea to leadresearch programs anda serveas principal investigator, driving accountability for scientific outcomes and program execution.

• Demonstratedability to attract invitations to give keynote presentations.

• Excellent communication skillsrequired.

• Advanced AI/software engineering and data analysis skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with research scientists, engineers, and external partners to deliver research outcomes

• Ability to publish research results at leading academic conferences.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• PhD in computer Science (with a focus on NLP or LLMs) plus 6 or more years ofdirectly relatedresearch experience.

• Master92s degree in computer science (with a focus on NLP or LLMs) plus 8 or more years ofdirectly relatedresearch experience.

• Bachelor92s degree in computer science (with a focus on NLP or LLMs) plus 12 or more years ofdirectly relatedresearch experience.