Research Scientist, Fundamental Generative AI - New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA NVIDIA · Semiconductors · Santa Clara, CA

Research Scientist role focused on fundamental generative AI research, particularly for scientific applications like biomolecular design. The role involves developing novel, large-scale generative models, publishing research, and potentially transferring technology to product groups. Requires a strong theoretical and practical understanding of generative AI and deep learning.

What you'd actually do

  1. Research, design, and implement novel, large-scale generative AI methods.
  2. Publish original research.
  3. Collaborate with team members, research teams, as well as product teams.
  4. Speak at conferences and events.
  5. Transfer technology to product groups.

Skills

Required

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent experience
  • Excellent knowledge of the theory and practice of generative AI
  • Experience in building generative models for molecules, molecular dynamics, proteins, RNA, or other scientific data
  • Excellent programming skills in Python
  • C++ and parallel programming (e.g., CUDA)
  • Knowledge of deep learning frameworks, such as PyTorch

Nice to have

  • Excellent communication skills

What the JD emphasized

  • outstanding research track record
  • strong mathematical foundation
  • novel models

Other signals

  • fundamental research
  • novel generative AI methods
  • biomolecular design
  • GenAI4Science