Job Summary:
Schmidt Sciences is a nonprofit organization founded in 2024 that accelerates scientific knowledge and breakthroughs. They invite recent PhD graduates in AI and computer science to apply for a fellows-in-residence program, where they will support the AI Institute and pursue specific research projects aligned with the Instituteโs priorities.
Responsibilities:
โข Split time between supporting the AI Institute and pursuing specific research projects aligned with the Instituteโs priorities.
โข Propose specific projects as part of their application for the fellowship.
โข Complete projects during their fellowship that align with AI Institute goals and research directions.
โข Read and assess research proposals in multiple areas of AI, including safety, AI and science, AI and economics, etc.
โข Support the exploration and design of new AI grantmaking programs, such as in the areas of interpretability, safety, and scientific discovery.
โข Attend gatherings organized for grantees, and represent Schmidt Sciences at external conferences.
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Recent PhD graduates in AI and computer science
โข Ability to propose specific research projects aligned with AI Institute goals
โข Academic accomplishments and publications relevant to AI Institute's priorities
โข Relevance and quality of proposed research projects
Preferred:
โข Expertise in AI agent inter-operability and emerging communication in multi-agent systems
โข Expertise in AI for scientific discovery
โข Expertise in hardware-enabled verification of AI agreements
โข Expertise in AIโs impact on the labor market
โข Expertise in the science of trustworthy AI and alignment
Company:
Schmidt Sciences is a philanthropy dedicated to fostering the advancement of science and technology. Founded in 2024, the company is headquartered in , , with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.