Research Engineer/Scientist - Speech/Audio Machine Learning
ParisFull TimePosted Dec 30, 2025
Requirements at a glance
Research Engineer/Scientist - Speech/Audio Machine Learning at Institute of Foundation Models is a full-time role based in Paris. The posting mentions a doctorate. It does not mention visa sponsorship. Key skills include Machine learning, Deep learning, and Generative AI. Applications are submitted through Lever.
- Education
- Doctorate (PhD) (mentioned)
- Visa sponsorship
- Not mentioned in the posting
- Application platform
- Lever
Skills in this posting
- Machine learning
- Deep learning
- Generative AI
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About the Institute of Foundation Models
We are a dedicated research lab for building, understanding, using, and risk-managing foundation models. Our mandate is to advance research, nurture the next generation of AI builders, and drive transformative contributions to a knowledge-driven economy.
As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on the core of cutting-edge foundation model training, alongside world-class researchers, data scientists, and engineers, tackling the most fundamental and impactful challenges in AI development. You will participate in the development of groundbreaking AI solutions that have the potential to reshape entire industries. Strategic and innovative problem-solving skills will be instrumental in establishing MBZUAI as a global hub for high-performance computing in deep learning, driving impactful discoveries that inspire the next generation of AI pioneers.
The Role
As a Research Scientist specializing in speech/audio machine learning, you will contribute to the design and training of SoTA end-to-end neural speech models. You will be responsible for developing the core intellectual property, moving beyond cascaded ASR → TTS systems toward native audio-to-audio multimodal architectures.