We are looking for an expert in data science and machine learning who is motivated to join a group of experienced scientists. The candidate must have experience of implementing innovative solutions and an interest in concrete industrial problems dealing with real data.
The sought-after expert will meet with Quebec's most innovative companies and develop ML and AI solutions tailored to their unique problems. As part of the implementation team, the data scientist will collaborate closely on code, conduct experiments, present results to customers, write publications and all this in a friendly atmosphere among ML enthusiasts.
CRIM's data scientists are versatile, curious about breakthroughs in AI, but concerned about their real-world applicability. As a senior data scientist, the candidate will therefore be called upon to take the lead in ML solution design projects, collaborating with other experts specializing in different scientific fields, including automatic processing of text, images / videos, speech, the application of generative models and ML systems engineering. The candidate should also demonstrate an aptitude for writing research papers and designing experimental protocols. The candidate will be expected to popularize complex concepts to non-experts, share AI know-how with our partners and act as a mentor or supervisor to less experienced colleagues.
Description of Main Tasks
- Participate simultaneously in the realization of several data science projects by taking the lead on industrial problems within realization teams working in close cooperation.
- Participate in experimental development and applied research activities in data science and machine learning, including deep learning, to meet the AI needs of CRIM's companies and partners.
- Advise companies on best practices for implementing concrete solutions and transfer the knowledge needed to accelerate their data monetization and, more generally, AI initiatives.
- Contribute to CRIM's scientific and technical outreach by organizing activities or disseminating relevant advances to the community through various channels.
- Keep knowledge up to date, contribute to in-house scientific seminars to share know-how.
Qualifications
Postgraduate degree (Ph.D.) in ML, mathematics or a related scientific or engineering fieldFive (5) to eight (8) years of experience in data science or machine learning, preferably in industrial contexts (experience similar to a data scientist position) , including three (3) years in implementing machine learning (ML) pipelinesGood theoretical knowledge of apprenticeshipMastery of statistical modeling methods and cross-disciplinary ML libraries such as PyTorch, Scikit-learn or equivalent and specialized tools for specific fields of interest such as XGBoost, Spacy, Kaldi, HuggingFace Transformers, etc.Passion and experience in writing, popularizing and disseminating scientific content for a variety of audiences, including peer-reviewed articlesAbility to understand the needs of users / domain experts and extract technical requirements, draw up a work plan and lead a team in realizing solutionsMinimum language skills required : Oral fluency in French (written is not compulsory) and business EnglishAssets
Knowledge of MLOps tools (Kedro, MLFlow, DVC, Tensorboard, etc.)Experience in large-scale projects involving massive data, testing, continuous integration and DevOps cultureImplementing AI best practices of trust, explicability and data-centric developmentExperience with different types of data (text, signals, images, geolocalized)Experience in GPU operation and model deploymentIn-depth knowledge of statistics, probability or other mathematical fields relevant to MLHistory of scientific publications, posts, podcastsContributions to Open Source projectsAbilities
Quick to learn and adapt. Autonomy and initiativeEase of working on several projects in parallelLeadership in R&D mandates and initiatives to acquire cutting-edge know-howAbility to synthesize and make decisions on technical issues at the heart of customer mandatesAbility to communicate, listen and share knowledgeInterest in receiving and giving constructive feedbackGood Reasons to Work at CRIM
Benefit from excellent employment conditions (comprehensive group insurance program, RRSP, telecommuting, vacation)Enjoy a stimulating environment at the cutting edge of developments in artificial intelligenceAccess cutting-edge computational resourcesMaintain a balance and quality of life between work and family with a flexible scheduleTake part in a weekly research seminar and enjoy time dedicated to creative and exploratory projectsRub shoulders with exciting, passionate people in a collaborative environmentCRIM is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We value the development of ideas as a team and cultivate a work environment that is open and respectful of differences. We encourage all candidates to apply for this position. Thank you for your interest in CRIM!
This position is available immediately for a period of one (1) year, with the possibility of renewal or permanent hiring.
Join the CRIM team and work with passionate, dynamic people!