ML Postdoc Researcher - Deep Learning

Truveta is the world’s first health provider led data platform with a vision of Saving Lives with Data. Our mission is to enable researchers to find cures faster, empower every clinician to be an expert, and help families make the most informed decisions about their care. Achieving Truveta’ s ambitious vision requires an incredible team of talented and inspired people with a special combination of health, software and big data experience who share our company values.

Our headquarters are in the greater Seattle area, but we celebrate and embrace a remote culture.  Participation in the Postdoctoral Research program requires that you are physically present in the United States for the duration of the program. 

Who We Need 

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Machine Learning Postdoctoral Researcher to join our AI research team and contribute to our innovative projects in the field of Deep Learning using Structured, Unstructured data that could be in multiple modalities. Solutions to problems in our domain, demand cutting edge use of Transformer based modeling including LLMs.  Beyond core capabilities, we are seeking problem solvers, who are passionate and collaborative by nature, and willing to roll up their sleeves to do what it takes to get things done. If you are interested in an opportunity to pursue purposeful work, join a mission-driven team, and build a rewarding career while having fun, Truveta may be the perfect fit for you.

Program Details

Our Postdoctoral Research programis designed for candidates who have completed their PhD within the last two years and worked in their area of expertise since graduation as a postdoc, professor, or industry researcher/scientist. Candidates are expected to demonstrate both independence in defining their research strategy as well as have an ability to apply innovative solutions to our problems. Our postdoc research programs are designed to be a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 12 months, with an opportunity to extend beyond the initially agreed term based on the company’s needs and the candidate’s desires.

This Opportunity

We are looking for machine learning experts who can utilize applied science and software development skills in building foundational deep learning models that help us address some of the most challenging problems in the healthcare domain. You will work in an exciting and fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with multiple teams across the company. We are an organization that brings together talent from diverse backgrounds including software engineering, big data, machine learning & AI, clinical informatics, and medicine making our team an exciting place to work. We value and encourage diversity in the belief that our differences make us and our products better.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to design, develop, and refine deep learning models (including LLMs) using Structured, Unstructured and multi-modal data for various applications.
• Utilize your expertise in deep machine learning to develop novel algorithms and methodologies that are at the center of AI-based end-to-end solutions.
• Implement, train, and fine-tune deep learning models on large-scale datasets to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
• Stay up to date with the latest research advancements and techniques in the field
• Deliver the next generation of innovation in trustworthy healthcare.

Key Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field, with a focus on deep learning over structured data, Large Language Models (LLMs), multi-modal foundation models etc.
• Strong theoretical and practical background in deep learning including experience with state-of-the-art architectures like Transformers.
• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.)
• Solid programming skills in Python and the ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, along with a strong analytical mindset and persistence in solving difficult problems
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed parallel training, large-scale multi-modal foundation and generative models
• Familiarity with parameter-efficient tuning techniques, Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF), and prompt engineering techniques
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and experience deploying large-scale machine learning models in production environments
• A track record of publications and contributions to the machine learning and natural language processing communities

This postdoctoral research program offers a unique chance to work on state-of-the-art deep learning models (including LLMs) and contribute to transformative research with a vision of Saving Lives with Data. You will be part of a dynamic team of researchers and engineers who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of machine learning in the healthcare domain. Join us and make a significant impact on the future of healthcare and patient well-being.

Why Truveta? 

Be a part of building something special. Now is the perfect time to join Truveta. We have strong, established leadership with decades of success. We are well-funded. We are building a culture that prioritizes people and their passions across personal, professional and everything in between. Join us as we build an amazing company together. 

We offer: 

• Competitive compensation
• Company-issued laptop and equipment
• Opportunities for future full-time positions
• The range for this position is $55-$70 per hour

Truveta is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and empowering workplace. We believe that having employees, interns, and contractors with diverse backgrounds enables Truveta to better meet our mission and serve patients and health communities around the world. We recognize that opportunities in technology historically excluded and continue to disproportionately exclude Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people. We strongly encourage individuals with these identities to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.