Research Scientist

Role Overview

Research Scientist at The Institute of Foundation Models (IFM), focused on data-centric large language model development.

Company Overview

The Institute of Foundation Models is a dedicated research lab for building, understanding, using, and risk-managing foundation models. The mandate is to advance research, nurture the next generation of AI builders, and drive transformative contributions to a knowledge-driven economy.

Role Purpose

Advance the frontiers of how large language models reason, retrieve, and interact with external information sources by proactively identifying, collecting, and organizing datasets that enable complex reasoning tasks, while developing scalable systems and tooling that integrate cutting-edge research with robust engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Development

• Identify, collect, and organize datasets that enable LLMs to perform complex reasoning tasks.
• Develop scalable systems and tooling that integrate cutting-edge research with robust engineering.
• Participate in the development of groundbreaking AI solutions with potential to reshape entire industries.
• Work on the core of cutting-edge foundation model training.

Strategic Impact

• Establish MBZUAI as a global hub for high-performance computing in deep learning.
• Drive impactful discoveries that inspire the next generation of AI pioneers.
• Apply strategic and innovative problem-solving skills to fundamental and impactful challenges in AI development.

Additional Information

• Work alongside world-class researchers, data scientists, and engineers.
• Opportunity to participate in transformative contributions to a knowledge-driven economy.
• Full details are available on the employer's original posting.