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Research Scientist

UK - London💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-06 → 2026-09-26

Core

Conduct original technical research in AI safety to build foundations for safe, trustworthy AI deployment, designing experiments to study and steer model behavior.

Role type

Research Scientist (AI Safety)

Builds

Robust, reproducible research code and technical tooling for AI safety

Domain

Artificial Intelligence / AI Safety

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Machine learning fundamentals, transformer architectures (LLMs), white-box and black-box interpretability, Python programming, deep learning frameworks (PyTorch), Git version control, hypothesis formulation, experimental design

Preferred skills

Experience in AI safety areas (robustness, evaluations, uncertainty calibration), ability to translate technical insights for external partners

Technologies

Python, PyTorch, Git

Responsibilities

Design and run experiments to study and steer model behavior; Develop modular and reproducible research code; Build and maintain research infrastructure; Document findings via academic papers and technical reports; Collaborate with senior scientists to refine hypotheses; Translate complex technical insights for external audiences

Seniority

Mid-level IC

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