ML Research Scientist | Remote

Role: Machine Learning Research ScientistEngagement: Remote | Contract / FreelanceExperience: 4+ years hands-on research experience; 5+ years preferredEducation: Master’s degree or higher About the RoleWe are looking for experienced Machine Learning Research Scientists focused on experimental ML research rather than production ML engineering.The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience designing research experiments, running benchmarks and ablation studies, analyzing model behavior, and conducting research in areas such as robustness, interpretability, evaluation, or statistical machine learning. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and execute rigorous machine learning research experiments.Develop and run benchmarks, baselines, and ablation studies.Evaluate model performance using statistically sound methodologies.Investigate model robustness, interpretability, generalization, and failure modes.Formulate research hypotheses and validate them experimentally.Conduct quantitative analysis of experimental results using Python and statistical methods.Compare models and methodologies using reproducible experimental frameworks.Document research findings, assumptions, limitations, and conclusions. Required Qualifications4+ years of hands-on ML research experience; 5+ years preferred.Master’s degree or PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related field.Strong proficiency in Python and statistics.Hands-on experience conducting ML experiments and research.Experience with benchmarking and ablation studies.Strong understanding of statistical evaluation and experimental design.Experience in one or more areas such as:RobustnessInterpretabilityModel evaluationGeneralizationStatistical machine learningExperimental ML researchActive and credible professional LinkedIn profile. Preferred BackgroundResearch Scientist, ML Research Scientist, Applied Research Scientist, Researcher – Machine Learning, or Statistical ML Researcher.Important: This is a research-focused position, not an ML Engineering role.