Senior Associate HPC AI Scientist
Publicis Sapient · Arlington, VA · 2 wk ago
Engineering$145k–$165k/yrOther
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver hands‑on deep learning and AI training sessions using real‑world scientific and biomedical datasets
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve training materials, including notebooks, scripts, exercises, and technical documentation
- Teach core deep learning concepts such as neural networks, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), model training, optimization, and evaluation
- Support and instruct on the use of modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras) in GPU‑enabled HPC environments
- Guide users on best practices for running AI workloads on shared HPC systems, including job scheduling, performance optimization, and resource utilization
- Collaborate with HPC and scientific computing teams to ensure training content aligns with current infrastructure, policies, and tools
- Provide post‑training support through office hours, troubleshooting, and consultation for ongoing research projects
- Keep training curricula current with advances in AI, deep learning tooling, and evolving research priorities
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (PhD or MD) in Computer Science, Data Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline
- Strong hands‑on experience developing and training deep learning models
- Practical experience working in Linux‑based HPC environments, including GPU computing
- Demonstrated experience delivering technical training, workshops, or instructional content to scientific or technical audiences
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting biomedical, life sciences, or federally funded research initiatives
- Familiarity with large‑scale research computing environments and HPC workflows
- Experience building reproducible training materials using tools such as Jupyter notebooks and Git‑based repositories
- Knowledge of data management, security, and compliance considerations in regulated research environments