Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Scientist

UC is currently seeking a Machine Learning (ML) / Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scientist to support a diverse range of programs including: collaborative UAV navigation, scene understanding and activity/event analysis in video tracks, situated and collaborative agent theories, object detection from SONAR images, taxonomy classification, medical diagnostics and training, and many problems in computer vision-aided detection, tracking and classification. The candidate will also aid in text mining, social network, and wireless communications research. The candidate must have strong writing and communication skills and will be expected to participate in as well as lead efforts to procure funding through grant proposals.

·        PhD/Post-Doc in computer science or electrical engineering with a focus on ML & AI

·        Deep and diverse knowledge of AI concepts and variety of ML regimes, including deep learning

·        Strong programming skills in C++ and Python

·        Strong fundamentals in mathematics, statistics, probability theory, algorithms

·        Experience with big data algorithms and systems

·        Theoretical background in convolutional neural networks and experience with tensorflow

·        Experience with computer vision

·        Experience with developing agents with cognitive and affective/emotional capabilities

·        Prior experience in executing R&D projects and software design and development

·        Publications in conferences and journals

·        Prior experience in writing research grants

·        Experience with algorithm parallelization, GPUs, and/or embedded systems development is a plus