Lead Research Scientist
Neo Research
Posted
Sep 03, 2026
Location
Remote, Singapore
Type
Full-time
Compensation
$200000 - $250000
Mission
What you will drive
- In this role, you'll determine Neo's research agenda and decide where researchers and collaborations can achieve the greatest impact on frontier AI safety.
- Lead major research projects from problem selection through methodology, analysis, and publication.
- Develop rigorous approaches to studying frontier-model behaviours, including evaluation recognition and concealment.
- Guide and mentor researchers, review experimental designs, and maintain high standards of evidence.
- Build collaborations with AI Safety Institutes, frontier labs, and model developers.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- In this role, you'll determine Neo's research agenda and decide where researchers and collaborations can achieve the greatest impact on frontier AI safety.
- Lead major research projects from problem selection through methodology, analysis, and publication.
- Develop rigorous approaches to studying frontier-model behaviours, including evaluation recognition and concealment.
- Guide and mentor researchers, review experimental designs, and maintain high standards of evidence.
- Build collaborations with AI Safety Institutes, frontier labs, and model developers.
About
Inside Neo Research
Neo Research is a research and evaluations lab based in Singapore, working to ensure that frontier AI can be safely deployed at scale.