Principal Research Scientist - AI & Machine Learning

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novateur research solutionsAshburn (VA)

Computer and Information Research Scientists Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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About the role

OverviewPrincipal Research Scientist – AI & Machine Learning Novateur stands for Innovation. We value creativity, vision, collaboration, and above all, ambition to innovate. Novateur Research Solutions is an R&D firm located in Northern Virginia, developing intelligent systems that push the boundaries of computer vision, AI, and large-scale learning. We are hiring a Principal Research Scientist to lead cutting-edge programs in AI, computer vision, and intelligent systems. This role offers leadership opportunities to define new research directions and shape next-generation technologies.

Responsibilities: Serve as PI or co-PI on government-funded R&D programs. Conceive, design, and oversee research in learning systems, spatiotemporal modeling, and geo-localization. Publish, present, and contribute thought leadership to the AI community. Mentor research staff and guide proposal development.

Requirements: PhD with 7+ years of research experience. Demonstrated leadership in ML, vision, or scientific computing. Record of funding, publications, and technical impact. PreferredExperience with multimodal learning, uncertainty quantification, or causal inference. Company BenefitsNovateur offers competitive pay and benefits comparable to Fortune 500 companies that include a wide choice of healthcare options with generous company subsidy, 401(k) with generous employer match, paid holidays and paid time off increasing with tenure, and company paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a work environment which fosters individual thinking along with collaboration opportunities within and beyond Novateur. In return, we expect a high level of performance and passion to deliver enduring results for our clients.

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