Senior Research Scientist

Position Summary

Senior Research Scientist will conduct advanced scientific research investigating the area of agency, intentions, and artificial intelligence. The position requires high-level expertise in philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence research, with an emphasis on the study of intentions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conceptual analysis of descriptions of AI systems with focus on the concepts of alignment, alignment faking, belief, deception, and intention.

• Develop a benchmark for agency and intentionality in AI.

• Outreach and event organization within the Agency, Intentions, and Artificial Intelligence consortium.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field.

• 1+ year of postdoctoral research experience in philosophy, psychology, or neuroscience.

• 5+ peer-reviewed publications in recognized scientific journals.

• Experience with MATLAB for experiment design and JASP or R for statistical analysis.

• Advanced understanding of inferential statistical methods and neurophysiological data analysis.

• Proficiency in setting up and using electrophysiological equipment (e.g., EEG systems).

• Excellent scientific writing and public presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple research tasks.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supervising or mentoring research assistants or students.

Laboratory and Collaborative Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the setup and operation of specialized lab equipment, including electroencephalography equipment.

• Present research findings at academic conferences and meetings, and help more junior lab members prepare for conferences and meetings.

• Assist in the scientific aspects of planning and coordination of academic workshops, symposia, and lab events.

• Co-mentor and help supervise undergraduate research assistants, Postbac researchers, and graduate students providing training in experimental design, equipment usage, data collection, data analysis, and coding as well as preparing posters and publications.