Strategic Machine Learning Researcher

Job Title: Strategic Machine Learning Researcher Company: Communications Security Establishment Job Category: Machine Learning Roles & Responsibilities: Strategic Researchers at TIMC work on a variety of complex challenges and they draw on a variety of tools including deep mathematical theory and cutting\-edge computational resources. Success in this role requires adaptability, creativity, and a passion for advancing knowledge. Key responsibilities: * Conduct high\-quality research toward TIMC research focus topics. * Identify research problems and projects in alignment with CSE’s research strategy. * Work collaboratively with colleagues at TIMC, across CSE, and with external partners. * Disseminate research results through technical reports, presentations, peer\-reviewed publications, and software contributions. * Maintain situational awareness in research developments and provide advice and guidance to clients and decision\-makers. * Conducting original research with tangible impact in machine learning or a relevant scientific field demonstrated by sustained contributions of publication, presentation and/or code\-release. Examples include papers in peer\-reviewed journals and proceedings, presentations at top conferences, and widely recognized contributions to software projects. * Designing, implementing and testing new algorithms or applications in one or more programming languages. * Leading research teams and/or supervising junior researchers, post\-docs or graduate students. * Establishing and executing research programs, demonstrated, for example, by successful grant applications, contributing to strategic planning, and achieving key project milestones. The following technical, behavioural and leadership competencies will be assessed at a later date. You do not need to include information about them in your application. * Knowledge and application of a field of Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or Engineering * Machine learning * Application development * Problem formulation and response ### Leadership competencies The following asset technical, behavioural and leadership competencies will be assessed at a later date. You do not need to include information about them in your application. Due to the nature of CSE’s mandate certain roles may expose employees to content that is difficult to process. Mental health is a priority at CSE and if any personnel feel they require assistance to preserve their mental wellbeing, they have access to services, tools and other resources to help them in both their personal and professional lives. Please note that in an effort to maintain balance between employee development and business needs, candidates who are hired at CSE must remain in their substantive position for a minimum of twelve (12\) months subject to operational requirements. Work Location: Ottawa, Canada Availability: Full time

Salary: $120,955 to $178,023 // 120 955 $ à 178 023 $ Closing Date:2026\-11\-20 Classification :UNMA\-09 to 11 // UNMA\-09 à 11 Reference number: RF\-17247 ### Salary To find out more about our salary scale, vacation allowances and benefits (health, dental and pension plans, etc.) visit the Compensation page on our website. Essential qualifications ---------------------------- In order to be considered, your cover letter must clearly explain how you meet the following education and experience requirements. ### Education You must have either one of the following: * A MSc in mathematics, statistics, computer science or a related field, with at least eight (8\) years of post\-MSc research experience. * A PhD in mathematics, statistics, computer science or a relevant field, with at least three (3\) years of post\-PhD research experience. Note: The educational program must be recognized in Canada, and you must be able to provide proof of education credentials. ### Experience ### Official language requirements * English essential means that the position is unilingual English. * Bilingual means that knowledge of both official languages (English and French) is required for the position. * CBC/CBC represent the proficiency level you must demonstrate in each of the language skills (reading, writing and oral interaction) for the bilingual position. For bilingual positions, second language evaluations will be offered to candidates who don’t have valid language test results issued by the Government of Canada. Find out more about the language requirements of positions. Assets are “nice\-to\-have” expertise and skills we’re interested in. You will not be eliminated if you do not meet or possess these qualifications. However, if you do have them, they may be used to identify which team you could best complement. Operational requirements ---------------------------- Note: Be prepared to provide two (2\) letters of reference regarding your research experience upon request. Assessments of candidates are conducted in the official language of their choice. CSE offers an assessment process that will accommodate any reasonable measures you require to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Those measures are available to all candidates during our processes. Information you provide will be addressed confidentially. The level of competence demonstrated in the various assessments will be used to determine your qualifications for the UNMA 09, UNMA 10 or UNMA 11 level. All communications with CSE relating to this process, including email messages and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. Key Skills: Machine Learning Salary: CAD 120955 - 178023 per yearly