Part-Time Machine Learning / Natural Language Processing Engineer

Starting Date: As soon as possible, depending on applicant’s availability.

Description:

Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Inc. in Ocala, FL is seeking a Part-Time Machine Learning / Natural Language Processing Engineer. You will be working on cutting-edge, high-impact research involving diverse topics such as cybersecurity, human assessment, dialogue systems, and more.

Responsibilities include:

  • Perform data processing and cleanup to feed data into machine learning models
  • Train and tune ML models
  • Design visualizations for data analysis and reporting
  • Interface with APIs to perform data acquisition
  • Collaborate with scientists to co-author publications to academic conferences and journals documenting algorithms, prototypes, and results from experimentation.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field
  • 4 years of relevant experience working with the following languages and platforms: Python, Windows, Linux, Docker
  • Experience with Pytorch or Tensorflow
  • Experience with NLP libraries, such as NLTK and Spacy
  • Experience with visualization of data and results
  • US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field
  • Prior publications in scientific journals or conferences
  • Location: Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC), Ocala, FL

To Apply:

Email to Dr. Ian Perera <iperera@ihmc.org> with the subject line “part-time-ml-nlp-engineer –

YourLastName” and include the following:

  1. Current resume in pdf format. Name your file: “YourLastName_Resume.pdf”.
  2. Cover letter in pdf format. Name your file: “YourLastName_CoverLetter.pdf”
  3. Download this Pre-Interview Questionnaire pdf, fill it out and attach it. Name your file: “YourLastName_Questionnaire.pdf”

In the cover letter:

  • Describe your relevant experience.
  • Discuss why you are interested in a position at IHMC.
  • Provide email and phone number (work and cell) for three (3) professional references.

**Application is considered incomplete until all items are submitted.**

IHMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.