Research Scientist, Program Synthesis & Neuro-symbolic Methods
Basis Research InstituteNew York, New York, United States • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Posted November 23, 2025
100000 - 150000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Basis is a nonprofit applied AI research organization with two mutually reinforcing goals: to understand and build intelligence, and to advance society’s ability to solve intractable problems.
Job Description
Basis is a nonprofit applied AI research organization seeking a Research Scientist to develop computational theories of scientific reasoning applied to robotics and embodied intelligence. The ideal candidate has expertise in Program Synthesis & Neuro-symbolic Methods and a strong publication record in relevant venues.
Requirements
- PhD (or equivalent experience) in technical areas including: robotics, machine learning, computer vision, control theory, cognitive science, or physics
- Experience at leading robotics or AI labs (academic or industry)
- Track record of algorithms deployed on physical robot systems
- Contributions to major open-source projects in robotics or ML
- Experience with both theoretical research and systems engineering
- Background spanning multiple specialization areas
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Immediate start possible