Applied Research Scientist

Job Req Number:  93415
Time Type: Full Time

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Your responsibilities:

• Advance GenAI and multimodal research and development: Spearhead applied research in GenAI and multimodal machine learning, encompassing image, layout, and text/language modeling
• Drive applied research that can be applied to DSV’s product development. Drive cross-project innovation to tackle complex challenges and real-world problems to gain new insights and apply findings to enhance model performance and outcomes
• Foundational model development: Independently architect, train, and evaluate foundational models to advance GenAI LLMs and multimodal systems in DSV’s field of work

Our requirements:

• Educational Background: Preferably a PhD or master's degree in CS, CE, ML or a related field, with proven research experience
• Strong Theoretical Foundation: A comprehensive skill set in mathematics, statistics, and algorithms is essential for implementing research ideas, building upon existing research to create new, and adapting established work to our domain
• Software Development: A good understanding of core programming and development concepts: data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming. You will both be performing rapid prototyping and contribute to large collaborative machine learning codebases. We primarily use Python due to the high availability of machine learning frameworks
• Publications and Open-Source Contributions: Proven track record of first-author peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate your ability to lead research projects and navigate the publication process, along with contributions to open-source projects
• Model Development and Architecture: Proficiency in building from scratch, modifying and optimizing existing models and in advanced model architectures, particularly for GenAI and multimodal applications.
• Accelerated and Distributed Compute: Proficiency in accelerated parallel computing, including scalable data processing and leveraging of GPU technology for enhanced performance and model training scalability. We use frameworks such as: PyTorch, Kedro, Apache Beam, and more
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying current with the latest advancements in machine learning and applying new academic insights to solve complex business challenges
• Practical Experience: Hands-on experience with large-scale, real-world machine learning projects
• Self-Starter & Ownership: We're looking for someone who is proactive, takes initiative, and can drive projects independently. You should be comfortable taking ownership of objectives and pushing things forward

We understand that no candidate may meet every single requirement listed here. If you meet some of the qualifications, but not all, we still encourage you to apply! We're looking for passionate individuals who are eager to grow and contribute to our team.

What we offer:

• Permanent contract (with basic salary in 14 installments per year)
• Private medical care
• English courses - financial or co-financed by company
• Food allowance (EUR 9.60, per working day)
• Work schedule 35h/week
• Hybrid and flexible work (3 days in a week at the office)
• Comprehensive onboarding program
• Buddy
• Good access to public transports

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

DSV is a dynamic workplace that fosters inclusivity and diversity. We conduct our business with integrity, respecting different cultures and the dignity and rights of individuals. When you join DSV, you are working for one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. You’ll join a talented team of approximately 75,000 employees in over 80 countries, working passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. DSV aspires to lead the way towards a more sustainable future for our industry and are committed to trading on nature’s terms.

We promote collaboration and transparency and strive to attract, motivate and retain talented people in a culture of respect. If you are driven, talented and wish to be part of a progressive and versatile organisation, we’ll support you and your need to achieve your potential and forward your career.

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