Postdoc Fellow, MARA: AI Modeling, Abstraction & Reasoning

Basis Research Institute; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Basis Research Institute in Cambridge, MA is offering a full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship focused on the MARA project, aimed at advancing AI technologies. Researchers should hold a PhD in relevant fields and have a strong background in program synthesis and AI reasoning. Responsibilities include conducting research, developing algorithms, and mentoring team members. The position includes competitive compensation of $100K with a duration of 1 to 2 years, requiring collaboration with Cornell University.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record in scientific research through publications or technical reports.
• Experience in developing AI systems that combine neural and symbolic methods is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research focused on the MARA project.
• Develop new methods and algorithms for modeling, abstraction, and reasoning in AI systems.
• Disseminate research findings through academic publications and presentations.

Skills

AI reasoning systems

Program synthesis

Probabilistic programming

Cognitive modeling

Interest in foundational AI research

Education

PhD in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cognitive science, or related fields

Job description

Basis Research Institute in Cambridge, MA is offering a full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship focused on the MARA project, aimed at advancing AI technologies. Researchers should hold a PhD in relevant fields and have a strong background in program synthesis and AI reasoning. Responsibilities include conducting research, developing algorithms, and mentoring team members. The position includes competitive compensation of $100K with a duration of 1 to 2 years, requiring collaboration with Cornell University.