Advanced Data Science Consultant/ AI Research Scientist

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping solutions from start to finish. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that’s why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you’ll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. If you dare to think differently, join us, and find a path where your passion can change lives. 

Our most valuable asset is our people.  

At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and 

make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.  

Insights and Analytics

ZS's Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.   

ZS's Artificial Intelligence Innovation Lab is focused on conducting applied AI research and is a vehicle for developing frontier innovations for our clients. The lab conducts high-impact research on AI problems as they arive in the context of making complex business decisions.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop and execute high-impact AI research on complex AI related problems
• Conduct background literature review in order to frame the problems mathematically
• Define and lead technical projects within the department
• Own reserach activities pertaining to the assigned research agenda
• Contribute to thought eadership through research and publications
• Prepare the abstracts and articles, and submit to leading AI and industry specific journals
• Present the research in selected conferences
• Interacting with multiple research and product teams

What You'll Bring

• PhD degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or related discipline; plus 2-4 years of relevant post-PhD work experience. In lieu of a PhD, 5-8 years of relevant post-collegiate job experience
• Experience with conducting research/publishing in AI areas of interest (e.g., NLP, Computer Vision, Reinforcement Learning, etc.)
• Relevant programmng experience (Python preferred)
• Relevant domain knowledge in healthcare, transportation, hi-tech or insurance is preferred
• Strong attention to detail with a research-focused mindset
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• High motivation, good work ethic and maturity

Perks & Benefits: 

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.  

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working.  A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections. 

Considering applying? 

At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above. 

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law. 

To Complete Your Application: 

Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment. 

An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required 

to be considered. 

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