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Machine Learning Research Scientist

$60–$100/hr

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About this role

Role Overview

Join a small, high-priority pilot team to advance algorithmic machine learning research at the frontier. This role focuses on original, publishable algorithmic innovation rather than applied analytics, requiring world-class research ability, rapid delivery, and close collaboration with a compact group of peers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct original machine learning research that pushes state-of-the-art.
  • Deliver initial data and results on an accelerated schedule, aligned with the pilot timeline.
  • Work closely with a small team of senior researchers to iterate quickly and maintain high research quality.
  • Prioritize algorithmic innovation and rigorous evaluation suited for top-tier conference publication.
Qualifications
  • PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field.
  • At least one main conference publication at ICML, NeurIPS, or ICLR.
  • Strong preference for candidates with two or more publications at these venues.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting original ML research, with evidence of advancing state-of-the-art.
Preferred Research Areas
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Meta-Learning
  • Recursive Self-Improvement
  • AI for Science, for example weather forecasting, protein modeling, or scientific discovery
Timeline and Priority
  • Priority: Urgent
  • Expected initial data/results: Monday / Tuesday 27th July
  • This is an initial pilot engagement with an accelerated timeline, requiring fast turnaround.
Success Criteria

Successful candidates will have a proven record of advancing machine learning through publications at top-tier conferences, deep expertise in frontier ML research, and the ability to deliver high-quality results quickly. Speed of delivery is important, but quality must be maintained.

Work Terms
  • Location: Remote
  • Employment type: Hourly
  • Engagement: Small initial pilot team, accelerated timeline
Compensation
  • 60 - 100 hourly
Eligibility

Candidates must be able to participate remotely and meet the project timeline. No specific work-authorization or sponsorship details were provided in the source materials.

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