AI Computer Scientist, ZP-1550-III/IV

Summary

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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.

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This job is open to

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### The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. ### Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. ### Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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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 crit