Schmidt Sciences · 3 months ago
AI Institute Fellow in Residence
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$150K/yr - $150K/yrSchmidt Sciences is a nonprofit organization focused on accelerating scientific knowledge and breakthroughs. They are seeking recent PhD graduates in AI and computer science for a 12-18 month fellows-in-residence program, where fellows will support the AI Institute and pursue specific research projects aligned with its priorities.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Supporting the AI Institute by exploring new grantmaking programs
Pursuing specific research projects aligned with the Institute’s priorities
Proposing specific projects as part of their application for the fellowship
Completing projects during their fellowship that align with AI Institute goals and research directions
Reading and assessing research proposals in multiple areas of AI, including safety, AI and science, AI and economics, etc
Supporting the exploration and design of new AI grantmaking programs, such as in the areas of interpretability, safety, and scientific discovery
Attending gatherings organized for grantees and representing Schmidt Sciences at external conferences
Qualification
Required
Recent PhD graduates in AI and computer science
Ability to propose specific research projects aligned with the AI Institute's goals
Academic accomplishments and publications relevant to the AI Institute's priorities
Relevance and quality of proposed research projects
Preferred
Expertise in AI agent interoperability and emergent communication in multi-agent systems
Expertise in AI for scientific discovery
Expertise in hardware-enabled verification of AI agreements
Expertise in AI's impact on the labor market
Benefits
Opportunity to apply for up to $50,000 of compute credits and API credits over the course of the fellowship.
Opportunity to apply for up to $50,000 in funding for targeted convenings, workshops, working sessions, etc. to advance exploration in various AI research areas.
Opportunity to apply for travel funds to collaborate with others on research projects.
Access to Schmidt Science’s network of stakeholders in the AI ecosystem.
Company
Schmidt Sciences
Schmidt Sciences is a philanthropy dedicated to fostering the advancement of science and technology.
Founded in 2024
11-50 employees
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