AI/ML Scientist / Engineer

Riverside Research is seeking a Scientist or Engineer with a background in machine learning and artificial intelligence to join their Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Lab. The role involves modeling human behavior and formal methods for cognitive modeling, with a focus on providing solutions to the Defense and Intelligence Communities. The scientist or engineer will work on corporate-wide research and development efforts, manage existing contracts, and collaborate with team members in multiple office locations. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and experts in the field, while contributing to independent research and development projects. US citizenship is required for all Riverside Research opportunities.

• Provide technical direction, task-level technical leadership, and research and development skills for corporate-wide IR&D efforts in machine learning and artificial intelligence, with a focus on modeling human behavior and formal methods for cognitive modeling.
• Develop forecasting or predictive models of behavior using multiple kinds of data and at various levels of analysis.
• Assist in developing project roadmaps based on internal and external customer needs, science and technology trends, and overall corporate strategic plans.
• Foster and participate in a collaborative environment for multidisciplinary research and development.
• Assist in executing work for and pursuing business with government research organizations, including DARPA, IARPA, and service labs.
• Interact with funders to demonstrate capabilities and prepare proposals, white papers, demos, and presentations.
• Work with team members in multiple office locations.
• Understand, apply, and contribute to state-of-the-art AI/ML techniques, especially those focused on human behavior modeling or forecasting, by publishing and presenting research results.
• Conduct research in state-of-the-art artificial intelligence/machine learning projects focused on human behavior and cognitive modeling.
• Demonstrate ability to work in coding environments and deliver prototypes using multi-level data-informed human behavior models.
• Code in a variety of integrated development environments and learn new programming skills as required.
• Write and speak about research and development results with various audiences, including academic peers and potential funders.
• Collaborate with diverse teams/programs in multiple locations.
• Work on projects for US Government or DoD research and development agencies (preferred).
• Maintain the highest integrity and moral compass as a collaborative team member.
• Have experience in working with flexible and fast run-time languages (a plus).
• Have experience with formal methods for cognitive modeling such as ACT-R or SOAR (a plus).
• Have experience with theory of mind and other modeling approaches (a plus).
• Hold an active TS/SCI clearance (preferred).
• Possess a PhD degree (preferred).

• US Citizen / Clearable (ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance)
• Training or certificates in an AI/ML related field: Computer Science, Electrical and/or Computer Engineering, Physics, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Psychology.
• 3+ years of relevant AI/ML experience required.
• Ability to conduct research in state of art artificial intelligence / machine learning projects focused on human behavior and cognitive modeling related to:
• Image and signal classification using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and other deep learning networks
• Adversarial AI – methods to attack/protect AI/ML algorithms
• Neuromorphic computing – Spiking Neural Networks (SNN), Intel Loihi and FPGA instantiations
• Human-computer interaction and virtual/augmented reality to assist complex tasking
• Demonstrated ability to work in coding environments and deliver prototypes revolving around the use of multi-level data-informed human behavior models.
• Ability to code in a variety of integrated development environments and to learn new programming skills as required.
• Experience with flexible and fast run-time languages a plus.
• Experience with formal methods for cognitive modeling such as ACT-R or SOAR a plus, as is experience with theory of mind and other modeling approaches.
• Ability to write and speak about research and development results with a variety of audiences, including academic peers and potential funders.
• Some experience working on projects for US Government or DoD research and development agencies.
• Collaborative team member with the highest integrity and moral compass.
• Some experience in working with diverse teams/programs in multiple locations.
• Preferred: Active TS/SCI clearance
• Preferred: PhD degree

• Reinvestment of annual profits in independent research and development projects, community outreach initiatives, and employee benefits that exceed the industry average
• Opportunity to work with a broad variety of experts in cutting-edge engineering and research disciplines
• Personalized attention from Riverside Research senior managers
• Ability to work out of multiple office locations (Dayton OH, Centreville VA, or Lexington MA)
• Opportunity to provide technical direction and task-level technical leadership in machine learning and artificial intelligence projects
• Collaboration in a multidisciplinary research and development environment
• Opportunity to pursue and grow business with government research organizations
• Opportunity to work on state-of-the-art AI/ML techniques focused on human behavior modeling or forecasting
• Ability to publish and present research results
• Possibility of obtaining and maintaining a TS/SCI security clearance
• Opportunity to work on projects for US Government or DoD research and development agencies
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work with diverse teams/programs in multiple locations
• Positive and rewarding employee experience
• Equal opportunity employer without discrimination based on race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.