Research Scientist, World Models

About the role

Research scientists lead Basis’ efforts to develop a deeper understanding of the conceptual, mathematical, and computational principles of intelligence. They are responsible for:

• Developing new methods and algorithms for modeling, abstraction, and reasoning in AI systems.
• Applying these methods to concrete challenges such as AutumnBench, physical and simulated robotics environments, the Abstract Reasoning Corpus (ARC), and other domains.
• Disseminating research findings through academic publications and presentations at leading conferences.
• Mentorship to junior team members and contributing to the scientific discourse through seminars, workshops, and collaborative projects.
• Developing and maintaining open-source software.

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.

Qualifications

• Holding a PhD in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cognitive science, or related fields.
• A 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.
• An interest in foundational AI research and its applications to modeling, abstraction, and reasoning.
• A demonstrated track record in scientific research, evidenced through publications, technical reports, or impactful software projects.
• An excitement about solving real-world problems and having a positive societal impact.