Research Scientist, PRIOR

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence; Washington, Seattle (District of Columbia, WA); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to advancing AI research and technology. As a Research Scientist, you will tackle exciting challenges in computer vision and robotics, contributing to innovative projects that push the boundaries of artificial intelligence. Collaborate with top-tier researchers in a supportive environment that values your ideas and encourages publication. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of AI while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Don't miss your chance to be part of a team that is shaping the future of technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

401(k) plan

Stipends for commuting

Stipends for internet

Stipends for fitness

Paid time off

Bonuses and long-term incentives

Qualifications

• Strong publication record and experience with deep learning frameworks.
• Contributions to open-source libraries and research in training dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Work on research problems to improve vision and multimodal models.
• Lead, mentor, publish, and collaborate with external researchers.

Skills

Computer Vision

NLP

Machine Learning

Robotics

Embodied AI

Deep Learning

Reinforcement Learning

Multimodal Models

Education

PhD in relevant areas

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Jax

Job description

Persons in these roles are expected to spend part of their time on-site in our Seattle offices and may occasionally work remotely from their home in the Greater Seattle area. On-site requirements vary based on position and team. If you have questions about hybrid work arrangements for this role, please ask your recruiter.

Our base salary range is $167,030 - $260,570, with generous bonus plans to provide a competitive compensation package.

Who You Are:

As a Research Scientist on our team, you'll work on research problems that can improve vision, multimodal models, contribute to open foundation models, and experiment with mobile robots in the real world. You will contribute to projects like our Molmo model (https://molmo.allenai.org/).

We seek applicants interested in computer vision, NLP, machine learning, robotics, agents, and embodied AI. International candidates are welcome. Pay is competitive, and visa sponsorship is available.

We collaborate with other AI2 teams and researchers at the University of Washington, only 1.5 miles away. Researchers excited about collaboration are encouraged to apply.

Research Scientists will work on multiple projects and have opportunities to lead, mentor, publish, and collaborate with external researchers. The application deadline for the first round is March 15th, 2025.

See our publications (https://allenai.org/papers?tags=semantic%20scholar) and team page (https://prior.allenai.org/) for more information.

Who We Are:

AI2's PRIOR team advances computer vision to create AI systems that see, explore, learn, reason, and interact with the world. Our research areas include embodied AI, language & vision, agents, AI for global challenges, and open-source projects like AllenAct and Ai2-THOR.

We publish in top conferences and journals across AI fields.

Your Next Challenge:

Work with world-class researchers and engineers in an ambitious, collaborative environment. Mentoring opportunities are available, and there are no restrictions on publications. Apply to the team(s) that match your skills and interests.

Our research topics include Embodied AI, Robotics, LLMs, Web Agents, Foundation models, Visual reasoning, Representation learning, Image/video generation and editing, Efficient deep learning, and more.

What You'll Need:

Qualifications include a PhD in relevant areas, a strong publication record, experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Jax), and contributions to open-source libraries. Bonus points for research in training dynamics, efficiency, large-scale training, multimodal model debugging, reinforcement learning, real-world robot experimentation, and related fields.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Must be able to remain stationary for long periods, communicate clearly, observe details at close range, and work under deadlines. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

About AI2:

Founded by Paul Allen, AI2 is committed to high-impact AI research and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment in Seattle. We value work/life balance, transparency, and community engagement. Our office is on the water with access to lakes, mountains, and cultural amenities. We welcome applicants from outside the U.S.

AI2 is an Equal Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance, life, disability, and employee assistance programs.
• Voluntary insurance options, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and stipends for commuting, internet, fitness, and wellbeing.
• Paid time off includes sick days, personal days, vacation, and holidays. Bonuses and long-term incentives are available.

Note: This description covers essential functions but may be modified. Employment is at-will. Skills, abilities, and minimum requirements are outlined, but some requirements may exclude individuals posing health or safety risks.