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Research Scientist - Artificial Intelligence

Post Date

Sep 09, 2025

Location

Niskayuna,
New York

ZIP/Postal Code

12309
US
Nov 17, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Business Analyst (BA)

Req #

RIC-d0c99f37-a6c0-48a9-b011-b1c625a90634

Pay Rate

$86k - $147k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an AI Research Scientist to work with one of our largest energy clients. As a Research Scientist, you will design, develop, and apply innovative AI technologies, including large scale time-series and scientific foundation models, to tackle complex challenges in the energy sector. Your work will leverage time-series, tabular, image, text, video, and/or scientific simulation data along with domain knowledge to create single- or multi-modality foundation models to unlock new capabilities in design, discovery, decision support, and autonomy. Your work will span the entire research spectrum, from fundamental theoretical and empirical investigations to prototyping novel solutions in industrial setting. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse application domains, including power generation, renewable energy, decarbonization, electric grids, robotics, and manufacturing, in collaboration with different business units and a broad network of researchers across disciplines. Additionally, you will contribute to cutting-edge research programs with external partners in academia and government, driving the advancement of AI research and pushing the boundaries of human scientific understanding globally.

Salary range is 86,000 - 147,000 based on experience

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

•PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields with a focus on Artificial Intelligence
•Demonstrated ability to write Python code and familiarity with AI packages and frameworks like PyTorch, HuggingFace, etc.
•Deep expertise in one or more of: Multi-Modal Foundation Models, Time-Series Foundation Models, and Scientific Machine Learning with Physics.
•Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Master's level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

•Ph.D. focusing on new advancements in Artificial Intelligence
•Experience in Foundation Models with one or more modalities: image, time-series, tabular data, video, and/or text.
•Experience in writing grant proposals and participating in the execution of grant-supported research with government agencies such as DoE, ARPA-E, DoD, and DARPA

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.