Computational Research Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Research Task Design: Convert actual research workflows into intricate, multi-step benchmark assignments.

• Technical Implementation: Develop comprehensive reference solutions utilizing Python and notebook environments.

• Evaluation Criteria & Reference Solutions: Establish the distinctions between rigorous research reasoning and plausible yet unsupported analysis.

• Model Output Review: Assess AI-generated attempts in various computational research tasks.

• Research Collaboration: Collaborate closely with researchers, task authors, and other subject-matter experts.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a current academic, industry, government, or national laboratory research position.

• An MSc or PhD in a STEM field, computational social science, computational humanities, or a similar research-intensive area.

• Extensive experience with Python for analysis, simulation, modeling, or data pipelines.

• A solid foundation in experimental design, hypothesis testing, and thorough evaluation.

• Experience in interpreting complex datasets and deriving evidence-based conclusions.

• Practical knowledge of Git, IDEs, and Jupyter or Colab notebooks.

• Excellent written communication and technical documentation abilities.

• Capability to work independently on ambiguous and open-ended research challenges.

• Consistent availability of around 35 hours per week.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.