Applied AI Research Scientist 100%

Taskbase; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90’000 - 130’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a fast-growing ETH spin-off as an Applied AI Research Scientist, focusing on creating adaptive educational solutions using sophisticated AI technologies. Collaborate to turn research insights into impactful applications, and contribute to shaping the future of learning and technology in education.

Leistungen

5 weeks holidays

Flexible working hours and partially remote options

Competitive salary and equity

Culture of trust and flexibility

Qualifikationen

• Solid background in Machine Learning/AI with 3+ years of research experience.
• Skilled in rapid prototyping and real-world applications.
• Proficiency in Python for research and experiments.

Aufgaben

• Lead research to improve AI-powered assessment and feedback systems.
• Design and implement rapid prototypes for educational AI.
• Work closely with product and engineering teams.

Kenntnisse

Machine Learning

Python

Rapid Prototyping

Communication

Ausbildung

MSc/PhD in Machine Learning/AI

Jobbeschreibung

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Shape the Future of Learning with AI

At Taskbase, we believe every student deserves personalized, real-time feedback to thrive. As a fast-growing ETH spin-off based in Zürich, we’re transforming digital education through cutting-edge AI—and we want you to be part of it.

We work with leading publishers and ed-tech platforms to deliver intelligent, scalable B2B SaaS solutions that improve engagement and outcomes for millions of learners.

We’re looking for an AI Product Research Scientist to help us explore and prototype groundbreaking AI-driven feedback systems—and ultimately make education more adaptive, accessible, and effective.

Taskbase is an ETH spin-off based in Zürich that's transforming how educational technology works. We help publishers and educational institutions integrate powerful AI capabilities—like intelligent tutoring, automated assessment, and personalized feedback—into their existing platforms.

As a fast-growing B2B SaaS company, we've created a platform that makes sophisticated educational AI accessible and reliable. Our partners can deploy AI-powered learning features in weeks instead of years, backed by our expertise in both cutting-edge AI and educational best practices.

We're looking for an AI Product Research Specialist to join our team and help push the boundaries of what's possible when AI meets education.

Shape the Future of Learning with AI

At Taskbase, we believe every student deserves personalized, real-time feedback to thrive. As a fast-growing ETH spin-off based in Zürich, we’re transforming digital education through cutting-edge AI—and we want you to be part of it.

We work with leading publishers and ed-tech platforms to deliver intelligent, scalable B2B SaaS solutions that improve engagement and outcomes for millions of learners.

We’re looking for an AI Product Research Scientist to help us explore and prototype groundbreaking AI-driven feedback systems—and ultimately make education more adaptive, accessible, and effective.

Taskbase is an ETH spin-off based in Zürich that's transforming how educational technology works. We help publishers and educational institutions integrate powerful AI capabilities—like intelligent tutoring, automated assessment, and personalized feedback—into their existing platforms.

As a fast-growing B2B SaaS company, we've created a platform that makes sophisticated educational AI accessible and reliable. Our partners can deploy AI-powered learning features in weeks instead of years, backed by our expertise in both cutting-edge AI and educational best practices.

We're looking for an AI Product Research Specialist to join our team and help push the boundaries of what's possible when AI meets education.

Tasks

• Lead research to improve our AI-powered assessment and feedback systems


• Collaborate on AI product discovery by aligning technical innovation with customer value


• Design and implement rapid prototypes to validate new ideas in educational AI


• Define evaluation frameworks and benchmarks to measure model quality


• Work closely with the product and engineering teams to translate research insights into implementable solutions


• Help shape our AI strategy and research roadmap, initiatives, including external collaborations

Requirements

• Solid background in Machine Learning/AI or a related field (MSc/PhD or equivalent) with 3+ years of hands-on research experience


• Skilled in rapid prototyping and turning research into real-world applications


• Deep understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and model evaluation


• Proficiency in Python for research, experimentation, and rapid iteration


• Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and product teams; German skills are a big plus

Benefits

• Work in a fast-growing international Ed-Tech startup with flat hierarchies and the opportunity to make a difference.


• Competitive salary and equity.


• 5 weeks holidays


• Bring your own devices flat-rate.


• Flexible working hours and option to work partially from home.


• Enjoy a culture of trust and flexibility with great personal development potential.

You'll be joining our AI research team, collaborating directly with our head of product to shape the future of AI in education. While engineering handles implementation, you'll have significant autonomy in research direction and access to substantial compute resources for experimentation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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