The Open Access Technology International (OATI) is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team of AI researchers focused on power systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience working on real-world AI applications alongside leading experts in the energy sector.
Our team is tackling critical challenges in electric power system operations using Artificial Intelligence.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct research on specific AI problems critical to power system operations, leveraging OATI's vast datasets spanning decades (e.g., forecasting load, wholesale electricity market prices, renewable energy generation; optimizing grid reliability, resiliency, and stability; signature analysis and anomaly detection).
* Architect and lead the development of enterprise-grade AI platform that integrates advanced generative AI and LLM technologies.
* Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks to enhance AI model knowledge retrieval and contextual understanding.
* Develop and deploy agentic AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making and multi-agent collaboration.
* Build and optimize neural network models tailored to use cases in the energy/power systems industry ensuring high performance and scalability.
* Lead the design of multi-agent model architectures to enable complex workflows and interactions between AI agents.
* Implement and standardize Model Context Protocol based communication to ensure consistent context management across AI models and agents.
* Develop and implement machine learning models using popular frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) to analyze and extract meaningful insights from power system data.
* Participate in the full research cycle, including literature review, data exploration, experimentation, analysis, and presentation of findings.
* Collaborate effectively with other researchers, engineers, and data scientists.
* Stay up-to-date on the latest AI research and industry trends, driving continuous innovation and adoption of best practices.
* Contribute to the development and documentation of technical code.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field; PhD preferred.
Technical Skills:
* Proven expertise with Large Language Models (e.g., LLAMA, BERT) and generative AI technologies.
* Hands-on experience designing and implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems.
* Deep knowledge of agentic AI frameworks and multi-agent system design.
* Strong background in neural network architectures, including transformers and other models.
* Familiarity of Model Context Protocol and best practices for managing AI model context and state.
* Proficiency in Python and relevant AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex AI concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong foundation in machine learning concepts, including algorithms (e.g., deep learning, reinforcement learning) and statistical methods.
* Experience with AI system security, compliance, and ethical AI considerations.
* Knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) pipelines and data engineering.
* Familiarity with conversational AI and chat bot frameworks.
* Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
* Familiarity with SQL and No-SQL database engines is a plus.
Research and Project Experience:
* Experience conducting independent research or working on AI-related projects.
* (For Ph.D. students) A strong publication record demonstrating research experience.
* (For Master's students) Experience conducting independent research or working on AI-related projects.
Other Skills:
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to tackle complex problems.
* Strong communication skills to present research findings and collaborate effectively within a team
* Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
* A passion for research and development in the field of AI and a strong interest in the power sector.
Benefits:
* Gain valuable experience working on real-world AI projects with a significant impact on the future of power systems.
* Work alongside leading experts in AI and the energy sector.
* Potential for co-authorship on research publications (depending on contribution).
* Opportunity to develop your research skills and expertise in a rapidly evolving field.
* Be part of a dynamic and collaborative research team working on a critical global challenge.