Research Scientist - AI Capabilities & Safety

METR; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered lunch and dinner daily

Unlimited PTO

Relocation support

Commuter benefits

Professional development funding

Mental health benefits

Wellness benefits

Job summary

A nonprofit research organization in Berkeley is seeking a Research Engineer to help develop scientific methods for assessing AI capabilities and risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong research background, excellent execution skills, and experience in software engineering. The role offers a salary range of $250,000 to $450,000 annually and includes benefits like unlimited PTO, relocation support, and a collaborative work environment focused on high-quality research.

Qualifications

• PhD or relevant research experience required.
• Experience with frontier ML research execution is crucial.
• Strong software engineering and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on AI capabilities and risks.
• Develop metrics to track capability trends.
• Manage and execute research projects effectively.

Skills

Research execution

Strong knowledge of relevant literature

Software engineering skills

Project management

Education

PhD or relevant experience in a research field

Tools

Python

Machine learning frameworks

Job description

A nonprofit research organization in Berkeley is seeking a Research Engineer to help develop scientific methods for assessing AI capabilities and risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong research background, excellent execution skills, and experience in software engineering. The role offers a salary range of $250,000 to $450,000 annually and includes benefits like unlimited PTO, relocation support, and a collaborative work environment focused on high-quality research.