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# Data Scientist AI Research & Innovation

- **Company:** TransUnion LLC
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,500 - $187,500
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Software, Cloud Engineering, Cognitive Science, Computer Programming, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Graph Database, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Rapid Prototyping Process, Search Technologies, AI Infrastructure, Graph Neural Networks, Multi-Agent Systems, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Knowledge Representation, Information Technology, Document Classification
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18830392/Data-Scientist-Ai-Research-Innovation-Illinois-Chicago

## About the Role

* Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, or a closely related quantitative discipline
 * 8+ years of professional experience in Classical AI, machine learning, knowledge representation via ontology, knowledge graphs
 * Strong foundation in one or more of the following areas:
 + Graph neural networks
 + Automated reasoning systems
 + Search and planning algorithms
 + Causal inference and causal modeling
 + Probabilistic graphical models
 + Explainable and trustworthy AI
 * Advanced programming skills in Python and familiarity with modern AI development frameworks
 * Familiarity with consumer data, fraud detection, financial services, risk analytics, identity, or marketing applications

Preferred skills:

 * Agentic Workflows
 * Multi-Agent Systems
 * Tool Calling
 * Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
 * Knowledge Graphs
 * Vector Search
 * Natural Language Processing (NLP)
 * Text Classification

## Description

This role reports directly to Senior Manager, Data Science & Analytics within the AI R&D organization. This team is responsible for evaluating, developing and advancing next-generation AI capabilities that can create strategic advantage for TransUnion and its customers by engaging with TransUnion's internal clients across a broad array of credit, fraud, insurance and marketing business applications. You'll join a team that encourages curiosity, innovation, and scientific exploration with access to large-scale consumer, marketing, fraud, and risk datasets for applied AI research and opportunities to shape the future direction of AI-powered products and solutions across TransUnion's businesses. The team has access to Modern cloud-based computing environments and state-of-the-art AI infrastructure for experimentation and rapid prototyping. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for