Machine Learning Researchers (Reinforcement Learning) - Open Level

Lila Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge scientific platform in Cambridge is seeking Machine Learning Researchers, including roles from Scientist to Principal Scientist. Successful candidates will have a PhD in related fields and expertise in Reinforcement Learning. Responsibilities include training state-of-the-art models and incorporating RL approaches with Large Language Models to enhance decision-making. The role offers a collaborative work environment with a focus on innovative scientific research.

Qualifications

• PhD with contributions to top-tier conferences (NeurIPS, ICML).
• Deep expertise in RL with experience in various optimization methods.
• Experience with distributed computing platforms.
• Ability to experiment rigorously and document findings.
• Hands-on experience in multi-agent RL settings.

Responsibilities

• Train and fine-tune models on scientific data within an agile team.
• Incorporate RL approaches with LLMs to enhance capabilities.
• Implement evaluation frameworks to test model performance.

Skills

Reinforcement Learning

Policy Optimization

Distributed Computing

Experimentation

Multi-Agent RL

Large Language Models

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Overview

Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by applying AI to every aspect of the scientific method. We aim to solve humankind's challenges in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more at www.lila.ai

Location: Cambridge, MA

Working at Lila Sciences

We are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We actively reimagine how teams work together and communicate. We seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments where all voices are heard because experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.

Role

Lila Sciences is seeking experienced, creative, and talented Machine Learning Researchers (Reinforcement Learning) across Scientist, Senior Scientist, and Principal Scientist levels. Title will be determined by merit and experience level.

Responsibilities

• Join our agile team to reimagine the way scientific research is conducted. You\'ll train and fine-tune cutting-edge models on scientific data. Collaborate with experts across biology, materials science, and automation to push boundaries.


• Incorporate RL approaches with large language models (LLMs) to enhance reasoning, planning, and decision-making capabilities.


• DPO, PPO, and/or RLHF for fine-tuning LLMs


• Implement robust evaluation frameworks, including custom benchmarks, to rigorously test model performance and reliability.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related quantitative field, with demonstrated contributions to top-tier conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI).


• Deep expertise in RL, including experience with policy optimization, value-based methods, or model-based RL.


• Experience with distributed computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or on-prem clusters).


• Demonstrated ability to run rigorous experiments, document findings, and iteratively improve models based on quantitative results.


• Hands-on experience in multi-agent RL settings or hierarchical and offline RL methods.


• Experience with online reinforcement learning in cost-sensitive settings.


• Knowledge of LLM training/fine-tuning methods and experience with these methods at scale.

EEO Statement

Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Note to Agencies

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