Research Scientist, LLM Agents (Foundational Research)

Thomson Reuters Labs is seeking Research Scientists with a passion for building complex agent-based AI systems in a data-rich, complex academic environment driven by real-world problems. The role involves conducting state-of-the-art foundational machine learning research, collaborating with a global team of research engineers, and publishing research findings.

Requirements

• Completed or in the process of obtaining PhD in a relevant discipline.
• First-author publications in top-tier conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, ICLR) with specific focus on agent systems, tool use, or multi-agent coordination
• Familiarity with one or more deep learning frameworks (e.g. pytorch, jax, tensorflow,...)
• 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.
• Self-driven attitude and ability of working with limited supervision.
• 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