PhD Machine Learning Research Scientist

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

📋 Description

• Participate in well-defined research challenges that involve cutting-edge machine learning techniques.

• Create and assess innovative algorithmic methods based on contemporary research.

• Analyze experimental outcomes and pinpoint areas for enhancement.

• Utilize rigorous scientific reasoning to tackle intricate and open-ended technical issues.

• Design experiments to test novel learning strategies, architectures, or optimization techniques.

• Establish reproducible research workflows and document experimental assumptions.

• Assess competing methodologies using suitable metrics and statistical techniques.

• Identify unexpected behaviors, methodological flaws, and performance constraints.

• Review technical outputs for methodological integrity, originality, and research excellence.

• Evaluate whether claims are substantiated by experiments and relevant baselines.

• Recognize gaps in reasoning, evaluation frameworks, and result interpretation.

• Provide clear written feedback and suggestions for further exploration.

• Collaborate asynchronously with senior researchers and technical stakeholders.

• Clearly communicate findings, limitations, and research conclusions.

• Facilitate rapid project execution while upholding high scientific standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A PhD in machine learning, computer science, artificial intelligence, statistics, applied mathematics, or a closely related field is mandatory.

• Doctoral research showcasing significant original contributions to the field of machine learning.

• At least one primary conference publication at ICML, NeurIPS, or ICLR.

• Proven experience in conducting original machine learning research.

• A history of contributing to algorithmic innovation rather than just applied analytics.

• Strong skills in experimental design, mathematical reasoning, and technical writing.

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

• Availability to promptly engage in an urgent pilot project.

• Additional research experience in a university, industrial research lab, or advanced AI organization may enhance an application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position with flexible scheduling options.

• Competitive hourly rates ranging from $105–$140 based on research expertise and publication history.

• Weekly payments through Stripe or Wise.

• Opportunities for project extensions based on pilot results, scope, and performance.