Basis Research
Research Scientist, World Models
New York Office. Posted 12 months ago
The role
Research scientists lead efforts to develop a deeper understanding of the conceptual, mathematical, and computational principles of intelligence. This role focuses on the MARA project to develop new methods for modeling, abstraction, and reasoning in AI systems.
What you will do
- Conduct independent and collaborative research focused on the MARA project
- Develop new methods and algorithms for modeling, abstraction, and reasoning in AI systems
- Apply methods to AutumnBench, physical and simulated robotics environments, and the Abstract Reasoning Corpus (ARC)
- Disseminate research findings through academic publications and presentations
- Provide mentorship to junior team members
- Contribute to scientific discourse through seminars, workshops, and collaborative projects
- Develop and maintain open-source software
- Publish and present findings in journals and conferences
- Contribute to the culture and direction of Basis
Required qualifications
- PhD in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cognitive science, or related fields
- Strong background in program synthesis, probabilistic programming, machine learning, AI reasoning systems, and cognitive modeling
- Demonstrated track record in scientific research through publications, technical reports, or impactful software projects
- Interest in foundational AI research and its applications to modeling, abstraction, and reasoning
- Excited about solving real world problems and having positive societal impact
Nice to have
- Experience in developing AI systems that combine neural and symbolic methods
About the company
Basis is a nonprofit applied AI research organization with goals to understand and build intelligence and advance society's ability to solve intractable problems.