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ML Research Scientist (probabilistic inference)

Montreal💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-23 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop and evaluate probabilistic inference methods, specifically amortized inference, to translate theoretical insights into practical implementations for AI safety.

Role type

Research Scientist (Probabilistic Inference & AI Safety)

Builds

Theoretical proposals and high-quality implementations of probabilistic models

Domain

AI Safety, Probabilistic Graphical Models, Deep Learning

Deliverable

production ML models | research

Required skills

Probabilistic inference, Bayesian inference, Amortized inference (Variational Inference, GFlowNets), Parameter/structure learning in probabilistic graphical models, Reinforcement learning, Optimal control, Python programming, PyTorch/TensorFlow

Preferred skills

PhD in relevant field, Exceptional abilities in deep learning research

Technologies

Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow

Responsibilities

Develop amortized inference methods for high-dimensional distributions, Design evaluation strategies for probabilistic inference methods, Collaborate with mathematicians on theory, Translate theoretical proposals into code, Analyze experimental results to steer research directions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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