Research Scientist

Astera Institute(3 days ago)

RemoteFull TimeSenior$140,000 - $200,000Obelisk

About this role

Simplex, part of the Astera Institute, is developing a rigorous theory of intelligence using insights from neural networks, physics, and neuroscience. The team aims to understand and analyze the internal structures of AI systems to improve safety and interpretability, applying their research to both artificial and biological neural networks.

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Required Skills

Mathematics
Deep Learning
Physics
Neuroscience
Information Theory
Modeling
Analysis
Research
Theory
Interpretability

About Astera Institute

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Astera Institute is dedicated to empowering visionary science and technology projects that aim to create transformative progress for humanity. The institute focuses on incubating high-leverage ideas in their nascent stages, promoting systemic change through entrepreneurial experimentation. Notably, Astera runs various programs including a residency, open science initiatives, and research in artificial general intelligence (AGI), all designed to advance human civilization and open up new frontiers in technology and science. With a mission to shape the future, Astera bridges innovative thought with practical application.

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