Research Scientist - NLP

MBZUAI is seeking a Research Scientist specializing in NLP to advance language processing technologies and intelligent systems, with a focus on large language models and deep learning. The role leads research and development of efficient LLMs, implements and optimizes NLP algorithms, collaborates across research teams, and communicates findings through technical documents and publications.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the research of technology for improving the efficiency of Large Language Model (LLM) while performing target capabilities or supporting many capabilities, such as novel architectures and improved pre-training
• Design and implement NLP algorithms for model training and prediction, leverage ML infrastructure, and contribute to model optimization and data processing, using Pytorch or other frameworks
• Integrate and improve LLM algorithms to work with other models such as computer vision models
• Identify defined problems/gaps in existing technology and engage other Research teams, stakeholders and leaders to expand efficient LLM technology
• Collaborate with peers and stakeholders through design and code reviews to ensure best practices amongst available technologies
• Write up results in design documents, technical reports, and papers for publication
• Represent MBZUAI at industry conferences and events, showcasing the institution’s cutting-edge HPC and deep learning capabilities and establishing MBZUAI as a global leader in AI research and innovation
• Perform all other duties as reasonably directed by the line manager that are commensurate with these functional objectives