Basis Research Institute ยท 2 months ago
Postdoctoral Fellow, MARA (Modeling, Abstraction and Reasoning Agents)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $100K/yrBasis Research Institute is a nonprofit applied AI research organization collaborating with Cornell University's Ellis Lab. The role involves contributing to the MARA project, which focuses on developing foundational AI technologies for modeling, abstraction, and reasoning in AI systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)CharityDatabaseInformation TechnologyNon Profit
Responsibilities
Conduct independent and collaborative research focused on the MARA project
Develop new methods and algorithms for modeling, abstraction, and reasoning in AI systems
Apply these methods to concrete challenges such as the Abstract Reasoning Corpus (ARC) and other domains
Disseminate research findings through academic publications and presentations at leading conferences
Actively engage in knowledge transfer within Basis and Cornell University, converting research into actionable insights and algorithms
Provide mentorship to junior team members and contribute to the scientific discourse through seminars, workshops, and collaborative projects
Qualification
Required
Researchers holding a PhD in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cognitive science, or related fields
Strong background in areas such as program synthesis, probabilistic programming, machine learning, AI reasoning systems, and cognitive modeling
Experience in developing AI systems that combine neural and symbolic methods is highly valued
Interest in foundational AI research and its applications to modeling, abstraction, and reasoning
Individuals with a demonstrated track record in scientific research, evidenced through publications, technical reports, or impactful software projects
Company
Basis Research Institute
Basis is a nonprofit applied research organization with two mutually reinforcing goals. The first is to understand and build intelligence.
Founded in 2022
11-50 employees
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