Research Director

California Institute of the Arts

Research Director at CHANEL Center for Artists and Technology overseeing ML lab research agenda and methodologies. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to translate research into public programs and projects.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeSanta Clarita • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates senior-level expertise in machine learning research and development, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical AI practices. Proficient in translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences and managing research teams effectively.

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Machine Learning ResearchTechnical Agenda SettingMentoring ResearchersPython ProgrammingOpen-Source Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningResearch DevelopmentTechnical WritingFeasibility AnalysisRisk AssessmentData AnalysisPrototypingEvaluation CriteriaPublication StrategyInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborative MindsetOpenness to InquiryMentoring AbilityRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

PyTorchTensorFlowSpatial ComputingXR TechnologiesRobotics

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationResearch InstitutionsTechnical CommunitiesPublic ProgramsEthical AI Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonPyTorchRustTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and evolve CCAT’s research agenda in alignment with the Center’s annual priorities and institutional thesis.
Collaboratively design and oversee the lab’s experimentation plan: research questions, development pathways, evaluation criteria, and propose publication or dissemination strategies.
Co-Establish and maintain methodological standards for ML work conducted under CCAT’s name, including demos, prototypes, and public-facing technical claims.
Conduct feasibility and risk review for proposed projects and programs where ML is a core medium or technical component.
Stay current with developments across model training, large language models, neural networks, and computing infrastructure, and bring that knowledge actively into CCAT’s program planning.
Participate in Working Group co-development of program concepts, research thesis, and curatorial framing.
Surface technical opportunities, constraints, and risks that shape what CCAT can responsibly commit to publicly.
Partner with the 2 other Research Directors, Senior Curator, and Technical Director(s) to translate research into public programs, exhibitions, and knowledge-sharing outputs.
Build and sustain relationships with peer research institutions, university ML labs, and external technical communities; support informal peer review of CCAT’s research output and help position the center’s work within the broader field.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior-level or principal-level expertise in machine learning research and development, with independent research authorship and a demonstrated ability to set (as well as execute) a technical agenda.
Experience at this level in both research and applied industry or academic contexts is strongly preferred.
Track record of rigorous, original technical work, in academic, industry, or independent research contexts.
Genuine openness to interdisciplinary inquiry and demonstrated ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical communities.
Strong communicator capable of translating complex technical concepts for artists, humanists, and non-specialist audiences without condescension or oversimplification.
Comfort working within a higher education environment, including a willingness to engage with Art students and support emerging researchers.
Familiarity with spatial computing, XR technologies, or robotics preferred.
Experience managing researchers or fellows; ability to mentor without micromanaging.
Commitment to responsible and ethical AI development practices.
Fluent in standard open-source frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
Programming fluency in Python, C/C++ or Rust.

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Define and evolve CCAT’s research agenda in alignment with the Center’s annual priorities and institutional thesis.
Collaboratively design and oversee the lab’s experimentation plan: research questions, development pathways, evaluation criteria, and propose publication or dissemination strategies.
Co-Establish and maintain methodological standards for ML work conducted under CCAT’s name, including demos, prototypes, and public-facing technical claims.
Conduct feasibility and risk review for proposed projects and programs where ML is a core medium or technical component.
Stay current with developments across model training, large language models, neural networks, and computing infrastructure, and bring that knowledge actively into CCAT’s program planning.
Participate in Working Group co-development of program concepts, research thesis, and curatorial framing.
Surface technical opportunities, constraints, and risks that shape what CCAT can responsibly commit to publicly.
Partner with the 2 other Research Directors, Senior Curator, and Technical Director(s) to translate research into public programs, exhibitions, and knowledge-sharing outputs.
Build and sustain relationships with peer research institutions, university ML labs, and external technical communities; support informal peer review of CCAT’s research output and help position the center’s work within the broader field. 🎯 Requirements
Senior-level or principal-level expertise in machine learning research and development, with independent research authorship and a demonstrated ability to set (as well as execute) a technical agenda.
Experience at this level in both research and applied industry or academic contexts is strongly preferred.
Track record of rigorous, original technical work, in academic, industry, or independent research contexts.
Genuine openness to interdisciplinary inquiry and demonstrated ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical communities.
Strong communicator capable of translating complex technical concepts for artists, humanists, and non-specialist audiences without condescension or oversimplification.
Comfort working within a higher education environment, including a willingness to engage with Art students and support emerging researchers.
Familiarity with spatial computing, XR technologies, or robotics preferred.
Experience managing researchers or fellows; ability to mentor without micromanaging.
Commitment to responsible and ethical AI development practices.
Fluent in standard open-source frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
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