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We are looking for a physics research scientist to join our team to train AI models. You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of each model.

In this role you will need to hold an expert understanding of physics- a completed or in progress Masters/PhD is preferred but not required. Other related fields include, but are not limited to: Astrophysics, Biophysics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics.

Benefits:

This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position
You'll be able to choose which projects you want to work on
You can work on your own schedule
Projects are paid hourly starting at $40+ USD per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work

Responsibilities:

Give AI chatbots diverse and complex physics problems and evaluate their outputs
Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance

Qualifications:

Fluency in English (native or bilingual level)
Detail-oriented
Proficient in mathematics, inductive/deductive reasoning, physical/temporal/ spatial reasoning
A current, in progress, or completed Masters and/or PhD is preferred but not required

Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $54.88 per hour

Work Location: Remote

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI research in Trust and Safety driving innovation, building trust, and enabling adoption of AI. Youll collaborate with leading researchers and practitioners to turn breakthroughs into real-world impact. Theres so much meaningful work ahead and were eager to build it together.

- Alyssa Lefaivre kopac | Director, AI Trust and Safety

About Amii

One of Canadas three main institutes for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, our world-renowned researchers drive fundamental and applied research at the University of Alberta (and other academic institutions), training some of the worlds top scientific talent. Our cross-functional teams work collaboratively with Alberta-based businesses and organizations to build AI capacity and translate scientific advancement into industry adoption and economic impact.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of AI Trust and Safety, the Applied Research Scientist will lead innovative research focused on AI Trust and Safety (T&S), with a particular focus on advanced AI systems and their systemic and societal risks. They will contribute to a dynamic research agenda that builds on Amiis strengths, addresses critical gaps in the T&S landscape, and is informed by emerging national and international research priorities. Amiis strategy is grounded in advancing AI T&S to support innovation, responsible adoption, and the diffusion of AI technologies, transforming research outputs into practical tools, frameworks, and resources that have real-world impact.

The Applied Research Scientist will leverage their work through academic papers, whitepapers, conference presentations, and practical tools to position Amii as a leader in AI safety. Their research will advance the understanding of AI risks, drive the development of more trustworthy AI systems, and support the responsible adoption of AI technologies.

The position centers on three key areas:

• Trust & Safety AI Research Projects
• Strategy and Applied Expertise
• Project Execution

Research priorities include advancing rigorous methodologies for risk assessment and system evaluations, studying the real-world behavior of complex AI systems, and developing new approaches for designing safer AI models. Particular emphasis will be placed on safety challenges in reinforcement learning (RL) and continual learning (CL), where systems adapt over time or learn from ongoing experience in dynamic environments.

Focus areas span topics such as:

• Developing robust techniques for assessing capabilities, risks, and system robustness in adaptive systems, including Reinforcement Learning (RL), Safe RL, and continual Reinforcement Learning.
• Studying the real-world impacts of AI systems, including detecting and mitigating synthetic content and fraud, with the potential to leverage game-theoretic frameworks to model and analyze adversarial dynamics.
• Research into value misalignment, robustness, and interpretability in RL agents, as well as the integration of human feedback and constraints into RL systems.
• Other emerging areas of RL or continual RL research that align with T&S objectives and long-term research priorities.

By joining our team, youll help advance the science of AI trust and safety in a way that accelerates innovation, builds public trust, and ensures AI has a positive, real-world impact in Canada and beyond.

Required Skills / Expertise

Key Responsibilities:

Trust & Safety Research Projects

• Develop and propose Trust & Safety (T&S) research projects - defining objectives, scope, methodologies, and resource needs - and conduct original research to build models, tools, and approaches that address real-world challenges.
• Author and publish peer-reviewed papers, white papers, and other scientific outputs to advance the field and share findings with the broader community.
• Consider pathways to real-world impact throughout the research process, identifying opportunities to translate findings into practical tools, frameworks, and applications.
• Continuously refine research plans in response to emerging insights, technological advances, and shifts in industry needs.
• Design, develop, and execute large-scale AI experiments to advance research and inform applied solutions.
• Synthesize existing research to identify knowledge gaps and drive the development of new scientific projects.
• Support collaborations with Canadian and international research institutions to expand the scope and impact of T&S research.

Strategy and Applied Expertise

• Develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for how projects contribute to the goals and objectives of the T&S program at Amii.
• Stay current with advancements in AI, ML, and T&S, offering cutting-edge insights and guidance.
• Contribute to multi-stakeholder discussions to collaborate on the technical and strategic direction for T&S projects.
• Represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and industry events, sharing knowledge and building a reputation as a thought leader in AI T&S.
• Support reporting requirements and generate insights on our T&S impact for key funding and government bodies.

Project Execution

• Collaborate on the successful implementation of high-impact T&S research projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, coordinate project timelines, and resolve challenges to ensure project success.
• Evaluate project results to assess performance and determine whether to continue, pivot, or discontinue research projects.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other team members.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field, with demonstrated research experience in ML/AI/RL.
• Strong expertise in Reinforcement Learning (RL), including experience designing, implementing, and evaluating RL algorithms in both simulated and real-world environments; familiarity with common RL libraries.
• Track record of contributions to top-tier ML/AI conferences or journals.
• Experience developing, training, and evaluating machine learning models in applied settings. (Bonus: Experience applying RL in real-world domains such as robotics, games, systems optimization, or safety-critical environments).
• Strong interest or experience in AI Trust & Safety (T&S), including familiarity with emerging challenges, priorities, and research agendas.
• Proficient in Python; familiarity with additional languages such as C++, Java, or SQL (nice to have)
• Familiar with tools and frameworks such as: Pytorch/Tensorflow/JAX, Scikit-learn Pandas, Optuna, Wandb, lightgbm/XGBoost, SciPy, UNIX/Linux and large-scale high-performance computing environments.
• Up-to-date knowledge of foundational and cutting-edge ML/AI advancements, particularly in the Trust & Safety domain.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates presence, self-confidence, sound judgment, and superior problem-solving ability.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills for effective interactions with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• A motivated leader who demonstrates individual drive and an uncompromising desire to achieve exceptional results.
• Promotes high-level cross-functional collaboration and establishes credibility while influencing peers to achieve common goals.
• Demonstrates professional maturity, resourcefulness, and self-discipline in engaging in the pursuit of the organizations goals.
• Able to work independently and make informed decisions while collaborating with staff and subject matter experts.
• Active participation in the research community: publishing research, serving as research reviewers, supporting Amii students, speaking or teaching within their area of expertise.

What you'll love about us

• The opportunity to advance Trust and Safety research by bridging the gap between research and practice, during a critical period of AI innovation, adoption, and diffusion.
• A professional yet casual work environment that encourages the growth and development of your skills.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Gain access to the Amii community and events.
• A chance to learn from amazing teammates who support one another to succeed.
• Competitive compensation, including paid time off and flexible health benefits.
• A modern office located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, please dont wait to apply - were excited to add a new member to the Amii team for this position. We are keeping the door open to new applicants until we find the right fit. When sending your application, please send your CV and cover letter indicating why you think you'd be a fit for Amii. In your cover letter, please also indicate how your research expertise supports Amiis Trust and Safety research priorities and addresses a gap in the current research landscape.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.

Amii is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Accommodations for disability-related needs throughout the recruitment and selection process are available upon request. Any information provided by you for accommodations will be kept confidential and wont be used in the selection process.

**Job Requisition ID #**
24WD83836
**Position Overview**
The Simulation, Optimization and Systems (SOS) group within Autodesk Research is seeking an exceptionally talented and experienced Scientific Leader to join our team. We are focused on advancing the state-of-the-art design tools to allow architects, artists, designers, and engineers to " _Make Anything_ ". Our research centers around generative methods for design and spans physics-based modeling, simulation, optimization and systems modeling. You will lead and help build build a group focusing on the future of physics informed AI. Your group will work closely experts in geometric modeling, simulation, systems, robotics, high-performance computing, machine learning, sensing, computer vision, industrial manufacturing and construction.
The Physics Informed AI group will be specifically focused on researching and implementing novel algorithms for physics informed machine learning for use in design and engineering tools. We are interested in a scientific leader to help guide and direct research into physics-based generative models, surrogate models, data assimilation & digital twins, physics-based reasoning and the interpretation of physical results using AI.
**Responsibilities**
+ Identify, recruit and hire a team of scientists in Physics Informed AI with a focus on design
+ Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of research scientists and engineers to conceive, plan, develop, and implement scientific research projects
+ Direct & perform research on machine learning models combining physics simulation and measurement data
+ Manage a team, perform bi-annual evaluations, plan development, coach, mentor and connect your personnel to academic communities and throughout the company
+ Publish papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals/conferences
+ Supervise researchers, engineers and interns (undergrad, Masters, PhD or Post-docs)
+ Document and communicate the intent and the results of projects in clear terms to both technical and non-technical team audiences
+ Present research findings at conferences and participate in research collaborations with external research institutes and universities
+ Communicate and promote the use of research findings throughout Autodesk
+ Consult with product teams on the implementation of research findings into products
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Ph.D. or MSc. 12+ years experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Applied Mathematics
+ Extensive experience with Physics Informed Machine learning models
+ Experience authoring physics-based solvers eg; fluids, thermal, structural, kinematic
+ Strong publication history in relevant conferences and journals
+ Proven track record as a practitioner of ML, creating, training and leading groups that can build and train models at scale
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills
+ Excellent knowledge of Numerical Methods
+ Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to new situations
+ Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse, multicultural global team of scientists, engineers and architects
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Knowledge of geometry and topology
+ Experience training large-scale, multi-modal models and ensembles
+ Familiar with collaborative development environments and version control systems
+ Experience with:
+ 2D and 3D computer graphics programming
+ Visualization techniques
+ Bayesian statistics
+ NVIDIA Warp and/or JAX, NVIDIA Modulus or similar
+ Pytorch, Pytorch Lightning, Weights & Biases, Ray, AWS Sagemaker
+ Experience training diverse architectures: CNNs, GNNs, Diffusion models, Contrastive learning, Transformers, LLMs, RNNs etc. at scale
+ Koopman, DMD, SINDy, Fourier Neural Operators, PINNs etc.
+ Computer Vision
+ Python, C++, Rust
+ OpenMP, Clang, SIMD, etc.
**Learn More**
**About Autodesk**
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.
When you're an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
**Salary transparency**
Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $199,900 and $323,400. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
**Diversity & Belonging**
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?**
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For over 50 years, SCIEX has been developing groundbreaking technologies and solutions in mass spectrometry and capillary electrophoresis. Our products enable our customers to quickly respond to environmental hazards, better understand biomarkers relevant to disease, improve patient care in the clinic, bring relevant drugs to market faster and keep food healthier and safer. At SCIEX, you'll find a rewarding role that amplifies your impact on the world and helps you realize life's potential.
SCIEX is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible
Are you ready for the next step in your mass spectrometry career? The Associate Research Scientist (Instrument Control and Acquisition) is responsible for driving innovation
This position is part of the Software and Applications Research Department and will be located in Concord, Ontario.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
+ Enable the testing and development of novel hardware to improve performance for customer workflows
+ Define novel methodologies to verify or validate different aspects of hardware/software under the mentorship of more senior scientists
+ Drive innovation by generating novel ideas to advance scientific technology
+ Identify and implement opportunities for product improvement within a defined research area
+ Contribute to on-time delivery of different research projects and translate development or scientific risks into a tangible research plan
The essential requirements of the job include:
+ Higher level Science degree in a related field such as Physics, Chemistry, mathematics, or similar required (Ph.D. preferred)
+ Broad background and knowledge of instrument control, machine learning, and software development
+ Proven publication record within the field related to enabling novel instrumentation
+ Experience with analytical instrumentation
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
+ Demonstrated experience implementing AI / ML algorithms to solve scientific problems
+ Ability to work independently
+ Proven track record of innovation and patent generation preferred
The salary range for this role is $90-$120K CAD. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
SCIEX, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com.
Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit .
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to access our website, and as applicable participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at 1- or to request accommodation.

For over 50 years, SCIEX has been developing groundbreaking technologies and solutions in mass spectrometry and capillary electrophoresis. Our products enable our customers to quickly respond to environmental hazards, better understand biomarkers relevant to disease, improve patient care in the clinic, bring relevant drugs to market faster and keep food healthier and safer. At SCIEX, you'll find a rewarding role that amplifies your impact on the world and helps you realize life's potential.
SCIEX is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible
Are you ready for the next step in your mass spectrometry career? The Associate Research Scientist (Instrument Control and Acquisition) is responsible for driving innovation
This position is part of the Software and Applications Research Department and will be located in Concord, Ontario.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
+ Enable the testing and development of novel hardware to improve performance for customer workflows
+ Define novel methodologies to verify or validate different aspects of hardware/software under the mentorship of more senior scientists
+ Drive innovation by generating novel ideas to advance scientific technology
+ Identify and implement opportunities for product improvement within a defined research area
+ Contribute to on-time delivery of different research projects and translate development or scientific risks into a tangible research plan
The essential requirements of the job include:
+ Higher level Science degree in a related field such as Physics, Chemistry, mathematics, or similar required (Ph.D. preferred)
+ Broad background and knowledge of instrument control, machine learning, and software development
+ Proven publication record within the field related to enabling novel instrumentation
+ Experience with analytical instrumentation
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
+ Demonstrated experience implementing AI / ML algorithms to solve scientific problems
+ Ability to work independently
+ Proven track record of innovation and patent generation preferred
The salary range for this role is $90-$120K CAD. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
SCIEX, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com.
Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit .
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to access our website, and as applicable participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at 1- or to request accommodation.

For over 50 years, SCIEX has been developing groundbreaking technologies and solutions in mass spectrometry and capillary electrophoresis. Our products enable our customers to quickly respond to environmental hazards, better understand biomarkers relevant to disease, improve patient care in the clinic, bring relevant drugs to market faster and keep food healthier and safer. At SCIEX, you'll find a rewarding role that amplifies your impact on the world and helps you realize life's potential.
SCIEX is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible
Are you ready for the next step in your mass spectrometry career? The Associate Research Scientist (Instrument Control and Acquisition) is responsible for driving innovation
This position is part of the Software and Applications Research Department and will be located in Concord, Ontario.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
+ Enable the testing and development of novel hardware to improve performance for customer workflows
+ Define novel methodologies to verify or validate different aspects of hardware/software under the mentorship of more senior scientists
+ Drive innovation by generating novel ideas to advance scientific technology
+ Identify and implement opportunities for product improvement within a defined research area
+ Contribute to on-time delivery of different research projects and translate development or scientific risks into a tangible research plan
The essential requirements of the job include:
+ Higher level Science degree in a related field such as Physics, Chemistry, mathematics, or similar required (Ph.D. preferred)
+ Broad background and knowledge of instrument control, machine learning, and software development
+ Proven publication record within the field related to enabling novel instrumentation
+ Experience with analytical instrumentation
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
+ Demonstrated experience implementing AI / ML algorithms to solve scientific problems
+ Ability to work independently
+ Proven track record of innovation and patent generation preferred
The salary range for this role is $90-$120K CAD. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
SCIEX, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com.
Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit .
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to access our website, and as applicable participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at 1- or to request accommodation.