AI Researcher

Cognizant AI Labs Cognizant uses several machine learning techniques to model every aspect of a business to solve for multi-objective outcomes in even the most complex conditions. Cognizant AI labs sees opportunities for new technologies that can make a difference in this context, including automatic design of machine learning models (neural networks and rule sets), surrogate optimization of decision strategies, modeling uncertainty in point prediction and classification, and explainability of machine learning models. Your role: You will work on a variety of projects related to Decision AI in the real world. You will contribute to understanding challenges in such domains, developing solutions for them using multiple approaches and tools, and communicating the results to partners and the scientific community. You are driven, curious and passionate about your work; you are innovative, creative and focused on excellence; and you want to be part of an ego-free work environment where we value intellectual curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Key responsibilities: Assist with the identification of impactful research problems, Help in designing new technology for solving such problems, Implement the technologies and evaluate them on various benchmarks, Assist in presenting the findings to partners and the scientific community, Help in integrating the technologies into the LEAF platform, Work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with others in the team. Your profile: Pursuing a PhD or equivalent experience in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field, Demonstrated research experience in such a field, Experience with Python, Tensorflow/PyTorch, Jupyter Notebook, GitHub, Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently, Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.