AI Research Scientist

Summary

Join Phaidra, a company building AI-powered control systems for industrial automation, and lead research efforts in developing novel algorithmic architectures for intelligent control systems. As a Research Scientist, you will collaborate with other researchers on real-world problems, design and implement prediction and control algorithms for complex physical systems, and develop a benchmarking platform for algorithmic performance evaluation. You will report research findings, participate in collaborative projects, work with external collaborators, and mentor Research Engineers. Phaidra is a 100% remote company with a global team, offering competitive compensation, equity, and benefits including unlimited paid time off and a home office setup allowance. The ideal candidate possesses a PhD in a relevant technical field, strong expertise in machine learning and software engineering, and 1+ years of applied research experience. Location preference is the UK, but the USA and Canada are also considered.

Requirements

• PhD in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, control systems, applied physics, or a related technical field, with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: Thermodynamics
• Fluid mechanics
• Dynamic system modeling and control
• Strong foundation in machine learning and software engineering, with proficiency in Python and open-source ML libraries such as Keras, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scipy, scikit-learn, numpy, pandas, and ray
• 1+ years of applied research experience
• Prior experience with research projects and contributions to open-source software
• Alignment with our company values: curiosity, ownership, transparency & directness, outcome-based performance, and customer empathy

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other AI researchers on applied real-world problems to demonstrate algorithmic feasibility and enhance algorithmic capabilities
• Design and implement prediction and control algorithms for complex, nonlinear, and dynamic physical systems governed by principles of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics
• Develop and maintain a benchmarking platform for algorithmic performance evaluation and experimental design
• Clearly and efficiently report and present research findings and developments, both internally and externally, verbally and in writing
• Participate in and organize ambitious collaborative research projects
• Work with external collaborators and maintain relationships with relevant research labs and key individuals
• Mentor and guide Research Engineers to apply research findings and developments to industrial domains

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience to the position
• A proven track record of publications
• Experience applying AI to real-world scenarios

Benefits

• Fast-paced and team-oriented environment where you will be instrumental in the direction of the company
• Phaidra is a 100% remote company with a digital nomad policy
• Competitive compensation & equity
• Outsized responsibilities & professional development
• Training is foundational; functional, customer immersion, and development training
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (exact benefits vary by region)
• Unlimited paid time off, with a minimum of 20 days off per year requirement
• Paid parental leave (exact benefits vary by region)
• Home office setup allowance, coworking space stipend, and company MacBook