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Postdoctoral Researcher (Foundational AI: Theory and Architectures)

United Kingdom, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop an original research program advancing fundamental understanding or methodology in modern artificial intelligence through theoretical analysis, algorithm/architecture design, and empirical study.

Role type

Postdoctoral Researcher (Foundational AI: Theory and Architectures)

Builds

New AI architectures and theoretical frameworks validated via controlled and large-scale scaling experiments.

Domain

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Theory

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Theoretical analysis, algorithm design, architecture design, empirical study, independent research formulation, peer-reviewed publication, PyTorch, JAX

Preferred skills

Expertise in optimization and training dynamics, LLM architecture, representation learning, attention mechanisms, test-time computation, reasoning, memory, adaptation, agentic interaction, efficiency, scaling, machine learning theory

Technologies

PyTorch, JAX

Responsibilities

Formulate and investigate important research questions; Derive, design, implement, validate, and iterate on new architectures; Collaborate with researchers on model efficiency, reasoning systems, and large-scale experimentation; Disseminate research through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

Seniority

Postdoctoral, independent researcher

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