NIST is seeking a lead AI researcher and setting a strategic direction for its mission. Serves as the principal expert applying machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing to address measurement challenges. Formulate original research, develop novel test software, methodologies, and AI-driven benchmarks to advance national standards and measurement science.
As a Lead Artificial Intelligence (AI) Researcher, you will drive the Institute's technical mission by conducting advanced research, defining strategic priorities, and developing cutting-edge evaluation methodologies for AI computing systems. Major duties are: Define Strategic Direction: Set the long-term vision for the Institute's AI mission through pioneering research, tool development, and measurement science.
Serve as Lead Technical Expert: Apply deep expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing (NLP) to design, develop, and evaluate complex AI systems. Advance Measurement Science: Lead targeted research initiatives to design novel test software and methodologies focused on evaluating AI computing capabilities.
Conduct Original Research: Formulate and execute independent, groundbreaking research to develop innovative, AI-driven tools and technical benchmarks that address critical national standards challenges.
This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment. Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S.
to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course-by-course listing) is required with your application.
This position is with National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-17.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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