Research Engineer in Natural Language Processing

Do you want to be part of building a visionary research program in natural language processing at RISE? Do you want to play a role in research that changes how we communicate and interact with technology? Then you might be the person we are looking for!

About us
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden is a leading research institute committed to driving innovation, sustainability, and technological advancement in Sweden and beyond.

With a focus on cutting-edge research and development, we collaborate with industry partners, academia, and government agencies to address critical challenges and create a brighter future.

The Unit for Intelligent Systems at RISE conducts natural language processing (NLP) research within the framework of the RISE Center for Applied AI. We have a strong focus on building, improving, advancing, and validating language models specifically tailored for Swedish and other Scandinavian languages. We are dedicated to developing resource-efficient methods within NLP and artificial intelligence (AI) in general. Furthermore, we have a strong emphasis on multilingual models and applications, meaning that we strive to create solutions that work effectively for multiple languages.

About the job
We are seeking a motivated Research Engineer to join our NLP team. As a Research Engineer in our team, you will play a crucial role in advancing our research in NLP, contributing to groundbreaking projects, and helping us make a positive impact on society through technology and innovation.

Your key responsibilities will be:

- Software development for research and development projects
- Running experiments, in particular involving machine learning models
- Data preparation and processing
- Contributing to the dissemination of research results, including writing papers and giving presentations

Location: Kista, Stockholm or Uppsala.

Who are you?
To be considered for this position, you should hold a Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, or a closely related field. Proficiency in Python programming, along with a strong command of relevant libraries and frameworks for machine learning, particularly PyTorch or TensorFlow, is essential. Moreover, we are looking for candidates with a genuine interest in research, a commitment to maintaining high technical standards, and a collaborative spirit for effective teamwork. Additionally, qualifications such as experience with NLP methods and frameworks like HuggingFace, multi-GPU programming expertise, and proficiency in scientific writing would be highly regarded and beneficial for this role.

Are we the right fit for each other?
At RISE, we value differences, and we firmly believe that diversity contributes to an innovative environment. We are a hybrid research organization that connects academia, industry, and the public sector, and we are passionate problem solvers who work on some of the most important and interesting issues in the world. At RISE, you will work in a stimulating environment that offers opportunities for both professional and personal development. Welcome to Sweden's national research institute and innovation partner!

Welcome to submit your application!
Feel free to contact hiring manager Fatemeh Rahimian, fatemeh.rahimian@ri.se, if you have any questions. Note that all applications for this position must go through our recruitment system Varbi. We do not accept applications by email.

The application deadline is November 30th, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews may be conducted during the application period. 

Applications should include a CV highlighting your education, experience, and skills and motivation letter.

Our union representatives are Lazaros Tsantaridis, SACO, at 010 516 62 21, and Bertil Svensson, Unionen, at 010-516 53 56.