Research Associate - AI
Keywords Studios- Internship
- Entry Level & New Grad
Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline, and have a strong foundation in AI and reasoning. They should be passionate about pushing the boundaries of research and engineering, thrive in collaborative environments, and be eager to contribute to Ai2’s mission. Strong skills in translating complex concepts into concrete research goals and implementation steps, defining clear approaches, and communicating results with clarity are also required.
As a Research Scientist, you will drive the development of AI systems with deep reasoning capabilities, focusing on the huge breadth of skills necessary for scientific reasoning. This includes engaging in language model post-training, generating and curating data, layering control strategies atop LLMs, and developing novel methodologies to advance the field. You will study and evaluate AI models both theoretically and empirically, aiming to advance their capabilities, and create impactful real-world applications such as in scientific synthesis. Additionally, you will collaborate with human scientists to develop state-of-the-art models that excel in scientific reasoning spanning literature synthesis, hypothesis formation, scientific coding, execution of computational experiments, and data analysis.
Advances AI through research and engineering
The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2) focuses on advancing artificial intelligence through research and engineering. It develops technologies that improve machine reasoning, common sense for AI, and language modeling. AI2 works on various projects, such as AllenNLP for natural language processing and EarthRanger for environmental monitoring. Unlike for-profit companies, AI2 operates as a non-profit, relying on grants and donations to fund its initiatives. This allows them to provide their research and tools to the public for free, promoting collaboration in the AI field. The goal of AI2 is to tackle significant scientific and engineering challenges to benefit society.