Visiting Scientist – AI Foundations Research

*Introduction** IBM Research is seeking a distinguished Visiting Scientist for a 3-month collaborative research engagement. This unique position offers the opportunity to work alongside our world-class researchers on cutting-edge problems in artificial intelligence. The visiting scientist will collaborate with our team on foundational research at the intersection of machine learning, reasoning, and natural language understanding. A key focus of this collaboration will be to explore and advance the positive social and civilizational impacts of increasingly powerful AI systems. This role is designed to foster a vibrant exchange of ideas, providing our lab with invaluable expertise and mentorship while advancing a shared research agenda. **Your role and responsibilities** Key Responsibilities: * Conduct foundational research in machine learning, reasoning, and natural language processing (NLP). * Collaborate directly with IBM researchers to define and pursue a joint research project. * Provide mentorship and share expert knowledge with team members. * Contribute to research vision that emphasizes the ethical and beneficial application of AI. **Required technical and professional expertise** * A proven track record of research excellence in computer science or a related field. * Deep expertise and a research focus at the intersection of: * Machine Learning * Knowledge Representation and Reasoning * Natural Language Understanding * A strong commitment to the ethical development of AI and its positive impact on society. * Outstanding communication and collaboration skills. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field. * Significant experience in both academic and industrial research settings. * A distinguished publication record in top-tier AI/ML/NLP conferences and journals. * Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor research initiatives. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Created: 2025-11-07