Basis Research Institute ยท 2 months ago
Research Scientist, World Models and RL
New York Office
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yrBasis is a nonprofit applied AI research organization focused on understanding and building intelligence while solving intractable problems. The Research Scientist will lead efforts to develop a deeper understanding of the principles of intelligence, conducting independent and collaborative research on the MARA project, and advancing methods 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 AutumnBench, physical and simulated robotics environments, the Abstract Reasoning Corpus (ARC), and other domains
Disseminate research findings through academic publications and presentations at leading conferences
Provide mentorship to junior team members and contribute to the scientific discourse through seminars, workshops, and collaborative projects
Develop and maintain open-source software
(Optionally) Publish and present findings in journals and conferences
Contribute to the culture and direction of Basis
Qualification
Required
Researchers holding a PhD in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cognitive science, or related fields
Strong background in areas such as reinforcement learning, 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
Excited about solving real world problems and having positive societal impact
Preferred
Exceptional candidates who may not meet all of the following criteria are still encouraged to apply
(Optionally) Publish and present findings in journals and conferences
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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Early StageLeadership Team
Zenna Tavares
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