Research Scientist
Quick answer
FAR.AI is hiring a senior Research Scientist (Berkeley, CA) with a PhD to develop and evaluate white-box methods for AI safety, paying $150,000–$250,000/year.
- Role
- Research Scientist
- Organization
- FAR.AI
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $150,000–$250,000/year
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
FAR.AI is seeking a Research Scientist to develop, evaluate, and demonstrate methods that leverage model internals to improve the safety of AI systems. The role involves working on diverse AI safety applications and engaging with the AI alignment community.
What you'll do
- Develop and evaluate white-box methods for AI safety
- Engage with the AI alignment community
- Publish findings broadly
- Propose new research directions
- Attend relevant conferences and events
What it takes
- Hands-on experience with white-box methods
- Experience with AI safety evaluations
- Experience with AI control, red-teaming, or reinforcement learning
- Communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- PhD or several years of research experience in computer science, machine learning, physics, statistics, or a related field
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health Insurance, Retirement, PTO, Paid Leave, WFH Stipend & Equipment, Catered Meals (Berkeley Office Only)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Berkeley, CA
What is the compensation?
$150,000–$250,000/year
What are the key qualifications?
Hands-on experience with white-box methods, experience with AI safety evaluations, and a PhD or several years of research experience.
How do I apply?
Apply directly via the application form. Interviews with technical staff follow, and a paid work trial of up to one week may be required.
How to apply
Apply directly on FAR.AI's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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