Basis Research
Research Scientist, World Models
$120K–$180K
New York Office +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 31, 2025
- Location
- New York Office
Cambridge Office - Education
- PhD in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cognitive science, or related fields.
About the job
Conduct research for the MARA project, developing and applying methods for AI systems to model, abstract, and reason about the world.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent and collaborative research and develop methods and algorithms for modeling, abstraction, and reasoning.
- Apply research to benchmarks and domains including AutumnBench, robotics, and ARC; develop and maintain open-source software.
- Share findings through publications, presentations, and scientific collaboration, and mentor junior team members.
What they ask for
- PhD in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cognitive science, or a related field.
- Strong background in areas such as program synthesis, probabilistic programming, machine learning, AI reasoning systems, or cognitive modeling.
- Demonstrated research track record through publications, technical reports, or impactful software projects.
- Interest in foundational AI research and its applications to modeling, abstraction, and reasoning.
Nice to have
- Experience developing AI systems that combine neural and symbolic methods.
Pay
$120K – $180K (base salary)
Tools
AutumnBench, ARC
AI focus
Develop AI systems that learn and use world models through interactive experimentation, advancing modeling, abstraction, reasoning, active learning, and reinforcement learning.
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