Embodied AI Scientist: Program Synthesis & Neuro-symbolic

Basis Research Institute; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading nonprofit AI research organization seeks a Research Scientist on the MARA project in Cambridge, MA. The ideal candidate will develop computational theories in program synthesis and neuro-symbolic methods, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to address fundamental research questions in robotics. Strong expertise and a PhD are preferred, with responsibilities including algorithm design and real-world application of research outcomes. Competitive salary offered in a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Program Synthesis & Neuro-symbolic Methods.
• Strong mathematical and computational foundations.
• Experience with neural networks and symbolic reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Develop computational theories of intelligence.
• Design novel algorithms for embodied AI systems.
• Collaborate to integrate world modeling with planning.

Skills

Program Synthesis

Neuro-symbolic Methods

Autonomy

Collaboration

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Neural Networks

Symbolic Reasoning

Job description

A leading nonprofit AI research organization seeks a Research Scientist on the MARA project in Cambridge, MA. The ideal candidate will develop computational theories in program synthesis and neuro-symbolic methods, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to address fundamental research questions in robotics. Strong expertise and a PhD are preferred, with responsibilities including algorithm design and real-world application of research outcomes. Competitive salary offered in a collaborative working environment.