Research Scientist
Principles of Intelligence
Posted
May 25, 2026
Location
Remote
Type
Full-time
Compensation
Up to $250000
Deadline
⏰ Jun 21, 2026
Mission
What you will drive
- Advance mechanistic interpretability by developing data structure models and synthetic datasets to benchmark AI interpretability tools.
- Develop tractable, scale-aware data structure models grounded in physics theory.
- Quantify how features learned by AI systems relate to underlying data structures.
- Conduct interdisciplinary research projects bridging physics and AI interpretability.
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role directly contributes to understanding and improving the transparency of AI systems, which is crucial for ensuring AI safety and alignment with human values.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- Strong background in physics, mathematics, or related quantitative field.
- Experience with machine learning and AI interpretability research.
- Proficiency in programming (e.g., Python) and data analysis.
- Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research.
Benefits
What's in it for you
Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Specific details not provided.
About
Inside Principles of Intelligence
Principles of Intelligence is an organization focused on advancing the science of AI interpretability and safety through interdisciplinary research.