Research Scientist Simplex
Astera Institute is an active nonprofit research institute and foundation that operates in-house neuroscience-informed AI research and funds, operates, and supports open-science programs and public goods.
About Astera Institute
Astera operates three divisions: Neuro-AI, Radial life-sciences research, and its Foundation. Its AI work pursues neuroscience-informed approaches to artificial general intelligence, while its foundation and Radial activities support open scientific infrastructure, datasets, research programs, and residencies.
Skills
Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will develop and test theories of internal structure in neural networks. You will conduct mathematical and empirical research, build methods for discovering belief geometries, investigate generalization and interpretability, stress-test research frameworks, analyze models and data, and communicate research findings clearly.
Requirements
- Depth in at least one quantitative field such as physics, mathematics, neuroscience, or machine learning
- Ability to conduct rigorous mathematics and work with models and data
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly in writing and with collaborators
- Preferred PhD or equivalent in physics, computer science, neuroscience, mathematics, or a comparable field
- Extensive machine-learning experience
- Experience in interpretability