Research Scientist (Post-AGI)

TL;DR

Research Scientist (Post-AGI): Spearheading foundational research to understand technological paths for AI development in a post-AGI world, including accelerators, frictions, and hard limits. Focus on defining critical research questions, developing theoretical understanding, and designing/conducting experiments to anticipate future AI developments.

Location: London, UK (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a team of scientists, engineers, and machine learning experts working to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence and deploy technology responsibly.

What you will do

• Spearhead foundational research projects exploring how AI technology and capabilities might develop in a post-AGI world.
• Formalize sharp research questions, conduct theoretical analysis, and develop mathematical models to identify inflection points and mechanisms influencing technological trajectory.
• Design and conduct experiments with today’s systems and technology to help anticipate and forecast future developments.
• Engage in collaborative efforts with interdisciplinary and cross-functional teams, external partners, and the wider scientific community.
• Lay pioneering groundwork and dive deep into research at the frontier of today’s understanding of AI and beyond.
• Engage with the broader socioeconomic impacts of AI progress and help build/deploy technology responsibly.

Requirements

• PhD degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, cybernetics, or neuroscience required.
• Proven track record of formalizing challenging problems, theoretical analysis and modeling, and forward-looking empirical projects.
• Expertise in one or more focus areas: Universal AI / AIXI, Information theory, Bayesian statistics, multi-agent systems, scaling laws, benchmarking frontier AI, or developing forecasting models.
• Strong track record of publication on AI related topics.
• Ability to identify core research questions that are tractable and impactful.
• Strong interest in developing AI responsibly and with foresight.

Nice to have

• Experience with researching the wider impacts of AI, particularly socioeconomic questions.
• Cross-functional and interdisciplinary collaboration experience.
• Effectively communicating findings to diverse audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Unique culture and work environment where long-term ambitious research can flourish.
• Value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, religion, belief, or other protected characteristics.
• Disability or additional need accommodations are available.