ZS Associates - Artificial Intelligence Scientist

AI Scientist

ZS's Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (AI CoE) drives frontier innovations for our clients through applied AI research. The AI CoE charter is to solve complex problems leveraging state of the art advanced algorithms spanning emerging Deep Learning architectures for Natural Language Process (NLP) and Computer Vision, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Representation learning, Graph-based algorithms, Causal models, Bayesian methods, Reinforcement Learning, Agent-based Simulation, and more.

As an AI Scientist, you will design algorithmic experiments for challenging problems across multiple domains, implement the algorithms, and translate results into thought leadership POVs. You will also support the shaping of the research agenda by engaging with our clients and ZS domain experts.

Responsibilities:

- Own research activities pertaining to the overall AI COE research agenda;

- Conduct background literature review related to specific research problems;

- Frame the research problems mathematically and design algorithmic experiments;

- Lead the technical execution of the experiments working with small teams;

- Translate outcomes into thought leadership content for publication;

- Prepare the abstracts & articles, and submit to leading AI and industry specific journals;

- Present the research in selected conferences;

- Interact with multiple research and product teams;

- Collaborate with ZS colleagues and client stakeholders to communicate ZS POV

Qualifications:

- PhD degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or related discipline; plus 2+ years of relevant post-PhD work experience

- In lieu of a PhD, 4-6 years of relevant post-collegiate job experience;

- Experience with conducting research / publishing in AI areas of interest to the CoE (e.g., NLP, Computer Vision, Reinforcement Learning, Causal Models, Bayesian Methods, Graph-based algorithms, etc.)

- Relevant programming experience (Python preferred)

- Relevant domain knowledge preferred; (healthcare/hi-tech/insurance/ Retail/ Financial services)

- Strong attention to detail, with a research-focused mindset

- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

- High motivation, good work ethic and maturity

About ZS

ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, retail, insurance and beyond.

We work with companies to design, develop, and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. Our work spans across the enterprise from R&D, supply chain, commercial strategy to execution. We create solutions that work in the real world by combining deep domain expertise, advanced analytical skills, and cutting-edge technology prowess and platforms.

ZS's India Capability & Expertise Centers houses more than 60% of ZSers across three offices in Bengaluru, New Delhi, and Pune. Our India-based teams partner with our colleagues in North America, Europe and East Asia to develop and deploy real-world solutions to clients across the globe.

ZS's Advanced Data Science or the ADS track is a part of ZS- Business Consulting Capability. The ADS track focuses on making AI work for our clients through end-to-end engagement: innovation to industrialization. In the ZS ADS track, you will have an opportunity to create cutting-edge solutions for global clients by applying novel algorithms to high dimensional data leveraging cutting-edge compute.

ZS is a global consulting firm; Fluency in English is required, additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is highly desired. ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, complete medical/dental/life insurance programs and retirement savings benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.