AI Applied Researcher

As an Applied Scientist, you will sit at the intersection of advanced AI research and real-world business impact. You will translate state-of-the-art machine learning and AI techniques into practical, scalable solutions that solve complex problems across real datasets, products, and client environments.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys moving beyond pure research to own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI solutions—from problem formulation and experimentation to validation, deployment, and measurable outcomes.

This role offers a unique mix of deep research and hands-on development:

• Ability to implement custom models (neural networks, transformers), layers, or loss functions.
• Small Language Models (SLMs): hands-on experience building, adapting, and evaluating compact language models; understanding of domain adaptation techniques, efficiency trade-offs, and deployment constraints.
• Agentic LLMs & Tool Use: experience integrating LLMs with external tools and systems to execute structured, multi-step tasks with high precision.
• Experience integrating external knowledge sources into LLM/SLM systems, such as databases, document collections, knowledge graphs, or rule-based systems.
• Demonstrated ability to combine model reasoning, external knowledge, and tools into reliable end-to-end systems.

• Prior experience in an AI research lab, applied research group, or advanced R&D environment.
• Publications, preprints, or open-source contributions.
• Exposure to responsible AI, model risk, or safety-related evaluations.
• Domain expertise in a complex or regulated field (healthcare or finance).

Please advise if you have any particular requirements, so we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at accessIErecruitment@accenture.com

At Accenture Ireland, in addition to a competitive base salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes pension, private health insurance, discounted gym membership, emergency caring facilities, and 2 days’ leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexible working arrangements can be discussed depending on the position.

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