Manager, Lead Research Scientist, Training Data (Foundational Research)

Thomson Reuters Labs is seeking a Research Scientist Manager with a passion for building complex AI systems in a data-rich, complex academic environment driven by real-world problems. The successful candidate will lead a team of experts in ML/NLP/GenAI and Engineering, and contribute to the development of novel performance-driven data sub-selection methods and the latest training insights from researchers.

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant discipline
• 3+ years of hands-on experience leading teams building advanced ML / NLP / AI systems in academia (e.g. through student supervision) or industry
• Strong publication record in top-tier conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, ICLR) ) with specific focus on training data curation, synthetic data generation, etc.
• Familiarity with one or more deep learning frameworks (e.g. pytorch, jax, tensorflow,...)
• Experience in ML Research beyond completing a PhD (e.g. supervision, industry experience, leading academic initiatives,...)
• Excellent communication skills to report and present research findings and developments clearly, both orally and in writing
• Curious and innovative disposition capable of devising novel, well-founded algorithmic solutions to relevant problems
• Good social skills and ability to motivate, inspire and mentor team members
• Comfortable in working in fast-paced, agile environments, managing uncertainty and ambiguity

Benefits

• Flexible vacation
• Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
• Access to the Headspace app
• Retirement savings
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee incentive programs
• Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing