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Research Scientist, NLP, GenAI (PhD)

Research Scientist, NLP, GenAI (PhD)

2 Months ago • All levels • Research & Development • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Meta is looking for Research Scientists specialized in NLP to join its Generative AI (GenAI) organization. The chosen candidate will work with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and cross-functional partners, and will have access to cutting edge technology, resources, and research facilities. Responsibilities include conducting research that extends the capabilities of foundation models through model fine-tuning, working towards long-term ambitious research goals, identifying intermediate milestones, influencing progress of relevant research communities by producing publications, contributing research that can be applied to Meta product development, leading and collaborating on research projects within a globally based team.

Must have:

PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar quantitative field
First-author publications at peer-reviewed AI conferences
Experience in training, fine-tuning, and/or experimenting with foundation models
Familiarity with deep learning frameworks
Ability to communicate complex research
Work authorization in the country of employment

Good to have:

High-impact publications at peer-reviewed AI conferences
Experience in AI research beyond completing a PhD
Experience in developing and debugging beyond ML experimentation
Experience in working in an industry research environment
Experience in coordinating the research of PhD students or other researchers
Experience solving complex problems
Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

Meta is seeking Research Scientists specialized in NLP to join its Generative AI (GenAI) organization. We publish groundbreaking papers such as the recently released Llama-2 paper. We are currently seeking talented researchers with experience in NLP to join our Paris sites and work with us on extending the capabilities of large foundation models through fine-tuning. The chosen candidate(s) will work with a diverse and highly interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and cross-functional partners, and will have access to cutting edge technology, resources, and research facilities.

Research Scientist, NLP, GenAI (PhD) Responsibilities

Conduct research that extends the capabilities of foundation models through model fine-tuning

Work towards long-term ambitious research goals, while identifying intermediate milestones.

Influence progress of relevant research communities by producing publications.

Contribute research that can be applied to Meta product development.

Lead and collaborate on research projects within a globally based team.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in the field of Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar quantitative field.

First-author publications at peer-reviewed AI conferences (e.g. *ACL, EMNLP, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR).

Experience in training, fine-tuning, and/or experimenting with foundation models beyond black-box use.

Familiarity with one or more deep learning frameworks (e.g. pytorch, tensorflow, …)

Ability to communicate complex research both in writing and orally for public audiences of peers.

Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

High-impact publications at peer-reviewed AI conferences (e.g. *ACL, EMNLP, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR), as witnessed by citations and other signs of influencing the research community.

Experience in AI research beyond completing a PhD.

Experience in developing and debugging beyond ML experimentation.

Experience in working in an industry research environment.

Experience in coordinating the research of PhD students or other researchers.

Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and diverse points of view to determine a path forward.

Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment.

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About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice .

Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to .

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