Research Scientist in Data Science & Machine Learning

The UM6P Vanguard Center & The School of Applied Sciences & Engineering at UM6P invite applications for the position of Research Scientist in Data Science & Machine Learning to support the Wicked Problems (WiP) framework within our undergraduate program. The successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise and educational engagement to interdisciplinary projects requiring advanced data analysis, predictive modeling, and AI-based solutions to real-world societal challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide methodological support and design data-driven approaches for WiP student projects.
• Mentor undergraduate teams working on interdisciplinary problems involving large, complex, or dynamic datasets.
• Collaborate with teaching faculty to integrate machine learning modules into the curriculum, particularly within the WiP ecosystem.
• Co-develop tools and platforms for visualizing, analyzing, and interpreting datasets from various domains (health, agriculture, energy, logistics, etc.).
• Contribute to institutional efforts in building AI tutors, learning analytics, and knowledge graphs to enhance student experience.
• Publish research and co-author student-led publications resulting from WiP investigations.
• Contribute to applied research motivated by the WiP investigations.

To learn more or submit your application, please visit the job offer page.