AI Computer Scientist, ZP-1550-III/IV

NIST is seeking an AI Technical Expert to conduct original research and advance measurement science. This position will drive the NIST's AI mission by addressing critical standards challenges. Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and testing novel AI-driven tools, test software, methodologies, and benchmarks. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

As a ZP-III AI Technical Expert, you will perform cutting-edge research and develop advanced evaluation tools to advance the Institute's measurement science mission. Major duties include: Conducting original research in machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing to address critical standards challenges. Developing test software and innovative methodologies focused on AI computing to enable accurate measurement science. Designing and evaluating complex AI systems, novel AI-driven tools, and specialized benchmarks. Serving as a technical expert to advance strategic artificial intelligence initiatives and tool development across the organization. As a ZP-IV Lead AI Technical Expert, you will direct cutting-edge research, shape organizational strategy, and formulate advanced evaluation frameworks to drive the Institute's measurement science mission. Major duties include: Leading original research and formulating novel AI-driven tools, methodologies, and benchmarks to solve critical standards challenges. Setting the strategic direction for artificial intelligence initiatives, computing programs, and tool development across the organization. Serving as a principal technical expert in deep learning, machine learning, and natural language processing to design and evaluate AI systems. Overseeing the development of specialized test software and measurement methodologies focused on advanced AI computing environments.