Research Scientist IV, Digital Safety and Artificial Intelligence

Job overview

The Research Scientist IV role is remote. The listing location is Chicago, IL, and compensation is $119,000–$130,000 per year. The role supports UL Research Institutes’ Digital Safety Research Institute and its work addressing risks in the digital ecosystem. The scientist develops and evaluates artificial intelligence safety systems and creates scientifically rigorous assessments and tools. The work contributes to research intended to improve digital safety, including protection from privacy, algorithm, and disinformation threats.

What you'll do

• Conduct literature and open-source reviews in an AI specialty area
• design, plan, and develop AI software using digital safety practices
• troubleshoot complex AI and software engineering challenges
• create statistically meaningful evaluations of AI systems
• prepare technical documentation
• collaborate with team members to ensure accurate and technically sound processes
• provide technical guidance and mentorship as needed
• lead AI or software engineering workstreams
• engage with standards committees and the broader AI and safety research community.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research scientist iv

remote

artificial intelligence safety

digital safety

natural language processing

computer vision

signal processing

ai reasoning

ai evaluation

phd in computer science

$119,000–$130,000/year

ul research institutes

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonus eligibility
• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) match up to 5% of eligible pay
• additional 4% retirement contribution after the first year
• paid vacation, holidays, sick, and volunteer days.

Why this role

Remote-based opportunity. Requires a PhD in Computer Science focused on the applicable AI specialty and at least four years of directly related research experience. Benefits listed include bonus eligibility, insurance plans, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

About the employer

Lucas James Talent Partners is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.