Basis Research
Research Scientist, Machine Learning / AI
$120K–$180K
New York Office +1 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jan 29, 2025
- Location
- New York Office
Cambridge Office - Education
- PhD (or equivalent experience) is an advantage, not a stated requirement.
About the job
Conduct research into the conceptual, mathematical, and computational principles of intelligence and apply insights to scientific and societal problems.
What you'll do
- Develop computational theories of reasoning, learning, and decision-making; turn problem-solving insights into broader theories.
- Collaborate with domain experts to address scientific and societal problems.
- Develop and maintain open-source software; optionally publish and present findings.
What they ask for
- Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality scientific research, shown through publications, technical reports, or software projects.
Nice to have
- PhD (or equivalent experience) in a technical area such as statistics, programming languages, machine learning, computational neuroscience, cognitive science, physics, or mathematics.
- Interest in solving real-world problems and achieving positive societal impact.
Pay
$120K – $180K (USD, base salary); competitive salary and bonuses (amount not stated)
Tools
open-source software
AI focus
Develop computational theories of intelligence, including reasoning, learning, and decision-making.
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