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Convergenz · 13 hours ago

Part-Time AI Research Scientific Advisor - Must Have PhD

Washington, DC

Part-time, Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Convergenz is seeking a part-time AI Research Scientific Advisor with a PhD and experience in AI. The role involves reviewing technical proposals, providing guidance on model development, and assisting in the management of funded efforts in the health domain.

Human ResourcesStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate technical proposals and deliverables from external teams

Provide guidance on model development, training methods, and validation strategies to identify risks, gaps, or weaknesses and recommend corrective actions

Aid in the development of new programs that leverage AI and the automation of experimentation to expedite gold standard research

Help in the evaluation of proposals that include AI for Science

Assist in the daily management and tracking of funded efforts

Evaluate benchmarking results and provide feedback on methodological soundness

Advise on deployment considerations, including interpretability, reliability, and safety in real-world settings

Produce high-quality written reports and presentations that synthesize complex technical findings for diverse audiences

Qualification

PhDApplied AIHealth domain experienceAutomation of researchSoftware developmentIndependent operationDistributed laboratoriesExperiment specification languages

Required

Must have PhD

Must have AI experience

5+ years of experience with Applied AI in the Health domain

Experience in the automation of research, ideally with the incorporation of AI to prioritize or otherwise direct research

Experience performing with distributed laboratories

Familiarity with languages for specifying experiments

Demonstrated expertise in the development of software for the biological sciences

Ability to operate independently within a fast-paced start-up environment

Ph.D. or equivalent in the biological or physical sciences

Benefits

Travel expenses reimbursable

Company

Convergenz

Convergenz is a staffing and recruiting company providing contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement services.

Founded in 2000

Vienna, Virginia, USA

201-500 employees

http://conv.com

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