Job Description Greetings from Fujitsu Research Lab (https://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/research/) About us: At Fujitsu AI Lab, we are at the forefront of research, innovation, and product development in areas such as AI (artificial intelligence), Machine Learning (ML), and Data Science. Our technologies are integrated into Fujitsus products and customer systems across sectors like finance, telecommunications, manufacturing, healthcare, and social infrastructure. We are committed to shaping the future with cutting-edge AI research, driving advancements in fields such as Generative AI, Cognitive AI, Graph ML, ML models for complex temporal and multimodal data. Role Purpose: As an AI Researcher, you will lead groundbreaking research aligned with Fujitsu's AI strategy. Your work will directly influence product innovations and the development of novel AI technologies. Additionally, you will drive scientific exploration, publish in top-tier conferences and journals, and secure patents for innovative work. Roles and Responsibilities- Followings are Researchers duties: Technical Skills required- Advanced AI/ML Expertise : Deep understanding of fundamentals of theoretical machine learning, statistical theory of learning, AI related topics and concepts, and their practical implementation in various domains. Up to date with the latest in AI algorithms & neural architectures ( e.g. , attention, transformers, state-space models, etc.), and their application in discriminative and generative models, explainable AI, causal reasoning, knowledge representation, concept discovery & extraction, continual learning, etc. Prior experience in applying them to one or more of the following areas or related topics: natural language (LLMs), human cognition, computer vision, point cloud, graphs, multi-modal data analytics, time-series, sequence modelling, complex task completion, dynamic optimization etc . Proficient in AI/ML Programming : Advanced skills in coding, working with AI/ML libraries, and familiar with major AI platforms and tools. Strong publication track in top-tier conferences such as ICML, ICLR, NeurIPS, AAAI, IJCAI, AISTATS, SIGKDD, ACL, NAACL etc. For computer vision domain, publications in top CV conferences like CVPR, ICCV, ECCV is expected. Desirable: Well-informed with latest conceptual advancements in the deployable AI framework (such as AI agents, autonomous systems etc .). Core Research Leadership Identify and Frame Research Problems : Brainstorm with other researchers to scope new research projects in specified areas. Identifies critical research challenges and develop innovative solutions by differentiating your approaches from the current state of the art. Develop Advanced Technologies : Design new algorithms, neural architectures, and computing methodologies. Implement and validate through theoretical and experimental research. Conduct Rigorous Data Analysis : Collect and analyze data to draw inferences, support proposed solutions, and demonstrate their practical applications. Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing Share key findings with internal leadership, including Project Leaders, Research Managers, and Project Directors. Research Publication & IP : Draft and submit patents. Author research papers for submission to prestigious AI/ML/CV/NLP conferences and journals. Academic Partnerships : Engage with academic institutions and collaborators, expanding Fujitsus network and promoting cutting-edge AI research. Industry Impact and Application Engage with Applied Research Teams : Collaborate closely with applied researchers to transform core scientific discoveries into practical solutions. Abstract complex research problems from real-world challenges. Support Technology Transition : Facilitate the transfer of research outcomes to business units, demonstrating their value to external clients and driving real-world impact. Additional Expectations Scientific Leadership : Strong vision for research and the ability to lead scientific projects towards impactful breakthroughs. Communication : Exceptional communication, report writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex research into understandable and actionable insights. Adaptability and Growth Mindset : Willingness to learn new fields, explore uncharted territories in AI, and develop cross-disciplinary skill sets. Education & Research Experience : Ph.D. in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field with a research experience of 3-10 years (post PhD). Person with more experience will be considered for appropriate positions.
