Lead Applied Scientist – Research Products
Thomson Reuters Labs in London is seeking a Lead Applied Scientist with a passion for solving problems using state-of-the-art information retrieval, natural language processing, and generative AI.
What does Thomson Reuters Labs do? We experiment, we build, we deliver. We support the organization and our customers through applied research in informational retrieval and natural language processing.
About The Role
Lead Applied Scientists are experts in Machine Learning / NLP, responsible for the design and delivery of AI solutions that enhance Thomson Reuters' products. They leverage information retrieval techniques, prompting workflows, model training, and evaluation design to build and optimize solutions.
As a Lead Applied Scientist, you will:
* Innovate and drive solution delivery as a technical leader
* Be fully accountable for all research deliverables
* Provide input to the business and Labs leadership on long-term AI strategy
* Lead and drive stakeholder engagement with other functions (UX, Product, Tech)
* Develop in-depth knowledge of customer problems and data
* Maintain scientific and technical expertise in one or more relevant areas
* Mentor and coach other scientists and engineers on best practices
* Publications at relevant venues such as ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, NeurIPS, ICLR, SIGIR, or KDD
About You
You’re a fit for the role of Lead Applied Scientist if your background includes:
* PhD in a relevant discipline or Master’s plus a comparable level of experience
* 7+ years hands-on experience building IR / NLP systems for commercial applications
* Experience writing production code and ensuring well-managed software delivery
* Demonstrable experience translating complex problems into successful AI applications
* Professional experience scaling yourself and leading through others, in an applied research setting
* Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and analysis skills
* Collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Business Stakeholders in an agile manner to demonstrate value and iterate with customer feedback
What’s in it For You?
* Hybrid Work Model: Flexible hybrid working environment
* Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Supportive workplace policies to manage personal and professional responsibilities
* Career Development and Growth: Continuous learning and skill development opportunities
* Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plans, including flexible vacation, mental health days, and retirement savings
* Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more
* Social Impact: Opportunities to make an impact in your community through our Social Impact Institute
* Making a Real-World Impact: Helping professionals and institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency
Thomson Reuters is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace. We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.
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