Berkeley-Based AI Alignment Philosopher-Scientist

Resolution

Berkeley (CA)

On-site

USD 236,000 - 930,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks vacation
Healthcare insurance
Unlimited sick leave
401(k) plan

Job summary

Resolution is seeking a Research Scientist for its Philosophy Program in Berkeley. The role focuses on foundational questions at the intersection of philosophy and AI alignment, with collaboration across ML researchers and opportunities to shape research directions.

The team is new and hires across multiple levels, with a flexible start date and visa sponsorship for relocation to Berkeley.

Qualifications

  • PhD in philosophy, cognitive science, mathematics, or ML.
  • Strong motivation for AI alignment and a publication record.
  • Ability to identify important questions and form hypotheses.
  • Experience collaborating with ML researchers is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead or contribute to original research on AI alignment.
  • Translate philosophical analysis into empirical hypotheses.
  • Collaborate with machine learning researchers across teams.
  • Communicate findings through papers and talks.

Skills

PhD in philosophy
AI alignment
Research leadership
Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in philosophy
Cognitive science

Job description

Resolution is seeking a Research Scientist for its Philosophy Program in Berkeley. The role focuses on foundational questions at the intersection of philosophy and AI alignment, with collaboration across ML researchers and opportunities to shape research directions.

The team is new and hires across multiple levels, with a flexible start date and visa sponsorship for relocation to Berkeley.

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