AI Research Specialist

Position Overview

Epsilon Innovation Group is seeking an AI and Data Readiness Assessment Specialist (AI Research Specialist) or related field to help organizations identify where artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics could create measurable value, and assess whether their data, technology, governance, and workforce capabilities are sufficient to pursue those opportunities responsibly.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand clients’ strategic objectives, processes, pain points, and planned transformation initiatives.
• Identify and prioritize potential AI and analytics use cases based on expected value, feasibility, risk, and implementation effort.
• Assess the availability, quality, accessibility, ownership, and governance of relevant data.
• Review technology environments, systems integration, cloud or computing capacity, cybersecurity controls, and vendor dependencies.
• Assess AI governance, privacy, security, explainability, human oversight, and responsible-use practices.
• Evaluate workforce capabilities, change readiness, and organizational ownership for AI initiatives.
• Develop phased implementation roadmaps covering pilots, enabling capabilities, governance actions, and indicative resourcing needs.
• Explain assumptions, limitations, and risks in clear, non-technical language for executive and operational stakeholders.

Typical Deliverables

• A prioritized portfolio of AI and analytics use cases.
• An assessment of data, technology, governance, and workforce readiness.
• A summary of key risks, dependencies, and capability gaps.
• Recommended pilot opportunities and conditions to validate before proceeding.
• A phased roadmap with indicative resource and investment requirements.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in computer science, data science, information systems, engineering, statistics, business analytics, or a related field.
• At least seven years of relevant experience in data strategy, AI or analytics consulting, digital transformation, or technology assessment.
• Demonstrated experience identifying business use cases and evaluating data and technology readiness.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with technical teams and senior business leaders.

Desirable Expertise

• Experience with machine learning, generative AI, automation, cloud platforms, data architecture, or analytics.
• Familiarity with AI governance, privacy, information security, and responsible AI practices.
• Experience in the relevant client sector and with organizations of similar scale or complexity.
• Knowledge of data-management frameworks, enterprise architecture, and change-management approaches.

Terms of Appointment

This is a fixed-term appointment. Renewal or extension may be considered subject to satisfactory performance and organizational needs.

Compensation

Compensation will be determined with reference to qualifications, relevant education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and organizational needs. The applicable compensation scale will depend on the specialist’s work location.

Application Process

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as the position may close once a suitable candidate is identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Safeguarding

Epsilon Innovation Group defines safeguarding as the preventative action taken to protect our people, clients, and the communities we work with from harm. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Epsilon Innovation Group Inc. are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process, including safeguarding-focused interviews and rigorous due diligence.

About Epsilon Innovation Group Inc.

Epsilon Innovation Group is a consulting and research and development (R&D) based firm specializing in energy, climate change, nature-based solutions, blue economy, economic development, artificial intelligence (AI), technology innovation, policy, and risk analysis.

Epsilon Innovation Group develops practical tools to help organizations identify, prioritize, and prepare responsible AI opportunities. Its AI Opportunity & Data Readiness approach helps organizations consider business value, data readiness, technology, governance, workforce capabilities, and implementation needs. Epsilon’s checklists are preliminary self-assessment tools—not technical audits, legal reviews, security assessments, vendor evaluations, or certifications. Findings should be considered in context and supplemented by appropriate specialist review where needed.