Research Scientist – Green AI & Large Language Models

About the role

The Alibaba-NTU Global e‑Sustainability CorpLab (ANGEL) is seeking a Research Scientist to join its Green AI team. You will lead cutting‑edge research on efficient, scalable, and environmentally responsible AI technologies, focusing on large language and multimodal foundation models.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research to improve the efficiency, scalability, and sustainability of large AI models.
• Design novel algorithms for training, inference, retrieval, and deployment of LLMs and multimodal models.
• Publish findings in top AI conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to translate research into real‑world sustainability solutions.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to proposal development and strategic initiatives.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Machine Learning, NLP, Information Retrieval, Data Science, or a closely related field.
• Strong research background in Large Language Models, Green AI, efficient machine learning, distributed AI systems, or scalable model serving.
• Proven record of publications in reputable journals or conferences.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Python programming.
• Experience with modern AI frameworks such as PyTorch.
• Familiarity with Hugging Face libraries.