IBM Research Scientist -AI-NLP Melbourne

Job Description

Introduction
IBM Research Scientists are charting the future of Artificial Intelligence, creating breakthroughs in quantum computing, discovering how blockchain will reshape the enterprise, and much more. Join a team that is dedicated to applying science to some of today's most complex challenges, whether it’s discovering a new way for doctors to help patients, teaming with environmentalists to clean up our waterways or enabling retailers to personalize customer service.
Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM Research Scientist -AI-NLP Melbourne
Offered on a permanent regular employment basis or on a fixed term hire 24 Months basis
From landing the first astronauts on the moon to building the first cognitive system to win Jeopardy! IBM with its diverse culture, continues to be the innovative spark of the computing revolutions that shape our world. At the core of IBM’s innovation are its 12 global research labs. IBM Research Australia is a young, proud and diverse community working on industry solutions, conceiving, designing and building next generation enterprise systems.
IBM Research is seeking a highly motivated and passionate researcher to join our Cognitive Analytics team. Our mission is to develop novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques and use established machine learning methods to understand and gain insights from unstructured (primarily text) data in various industrial domains, such as financial services, government, defence, health, etc. Such capabilities allow our users and clients to be more efficient in their business and maybe even discover intelligence that wasn’t previous known.
We are seeking a proactive, passionate researcher to work in our team and contribute to our AI applications for industrial data science. The candidate will contribute across disciplines and geographies to work towards developing the transformational ideas that will have impact on the world.
What will I be doing?

• Working with a team of established researchers and software engineers on client and internal data science projects.
• Fundamental research into machine learning (including deep learning) methods and their application to unstructured textual and other data.
• Expected to implement and communicate ideas through publications and conferences, contributions to IBM’s patent portfolio, as well as software demonstrations and assets, and Proof of Concepts.
• Opportunities to network not only with local colleagues but also have access to a global network of eminent and passionate researchers and engineers only too willing to share their knowledge.

What skills will I need?

• Demonstrated experience developing statistical and machine learning models.
• Experience working with big data sets, especially in secure environments.
• Lifecycle of machine learning project development and management.
• Domain knowledge in any of the financial industry, government, defence, or healthcare and life sciences.

What experience do I need?

• At least two years of Data Science and/or Natural Language Processing (NLP) experience after a Doctorate Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with deep learning using open source frameworks such as Tensorflow, PyTorch, Keras, DL4J.
• Experience in software development, within teams, in at least one of Python, Java or other comparable scientific or statistical programming environments.
• Demonstrated academic output documented via journal/conference publications in the field

Compensation package from $87,500 (full-time equivalent inclusive of superannuation) and will be determined based on successful candidates’ relevant skills and experience.
The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an Australian Security Clearance.
To apply:
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EO Statement
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- As above
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- As above
About Business Unit
We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate researcher to join our Cognitive Analytics team. Our mission is to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to understand and gain insights from massive volumes of textual data in various industrial domains, such as financial services, government, defence, etc. Such capabilities allow our users and clients to be more efficient in their business and maybe even discover intelligence that wasn’t previous known. In order to make this a reality, we develop AI and advanced machine learning methodologies in collaboration with users. We are seeking a proactive, passionate researcher to work in our team and contribute to our AI applications for industrial text analytics. The candidate will proactively contribute across disciplines and geographies to work towards developing the transformational ideas that will have impact on the world.
Your Life @ IBM
IBM Research Scientist -AI-NLP Melbourne
- Melbourne Based
- Offered on a permanent regular employment basis or on a fixed term 24 months basis
- Compensation package from $89,250 (full-time equivalent inclusive of superannuation) and will be determined based on successful candidates’ relevant skills and experience.
About IBM
You will work with a team of established researchers and software engineers to generate new ideas and will be expected to implement and communicate these ideas through publications and conferences, contributions to IBM’s patent portfolio, as well as software demonstrations and assets and Proof of Concepts (PoC). Research Staff Members have the opportunities to network not only with local colleagues but also have access to a global network of eminent and passionate researchers and engineers only too willing to share their knowledge. You will also have the opportunity to explore all IBM has to offer throughout the whole research-development-delivery pipeline.
Location Statement
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.