Research Scientist: Energy-Based Models for AGI

Astera Institute; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No pressure to align research with market goals

Direct contribution to AGI knowledge

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

An innovative research startup in Emeryville is looking for a Research Scientist specialized in energy-based models to develop foundational principles for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The ideal candidate will lead groundbreaking research, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to open science while focusing on the core challenges in AGI technology. This role values curiosity and innovation without pressure from market demands, fostering a collaborative and mission-first culture.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field preferred, with consideration for exceptional candidates.
• Strong foundations in concepts like deep learning and information theory.
• Expert-level skills in deep learning frameworks like PyTorch/JAX.

Responsibilities

• Develop new architectures for energy-based world models.
• Design experiments for testing high-level cognition and sensory-motor integration.
• Collaborate with neuroscientists and engineers for scalable systems.

Skills

Deep learning

Graphical models

Information theory

Programming in PyTorch

Research coding

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Neuroscience, Physics, or a related quantitative field

Tools

PyTorch

JAX

Job description

An innovative research startup in Emeryville is looking for a Research Scientist specialized in energy-based models to develop foundational principles for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The ideal candidate will lead groundbreaking research, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to open science while focusing on the core challenges in AGI technology. This role values curiosity and innovation without pressure from market demands, fostering a collaborative and mission-first culture.