AI Research Scientist (Sequential Decision Making)

Research Scientists at Phaidra lead our efforts in developing novel algorithmic architectures with the goal of bringing intelligent control systems to the industrial sector. Having pioneered research in the world's leading academic and industrial labs as PhDs, post-docs, or professors, Research Scientists join Phaidra to work collaboratively within and across research fields. Drawing on expertise from a variety of disciplines including machine learning, reinforcement learning, optimization, and causal inference, our Research Scientists are at the forefront of groundbreaking research and applying them to real-world problems. Responsibilities Collaborate with other AI researchers on applied real-world problems to demonstrate algorithmic feasibility and enhance algorithmic capabilities. Design and implement prediction and decision algorithms to control complex non-linear dynamic systems. 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. Key Qualifications PhD in a technical field or equivalent practical experience, with demonstrated expertise in one of the following areas: Planning Reinforcement Learning Optimization 1+ years of applied research experience. Strong background in software engineering, with proficiency in Python and open-source ML libraries such as Keras, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scipy, scikit-learn, numpy, pandas, and ray. 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. Preferred Skills & Experience Relevant experience to the position. A proven track record of publications. Experience applying AI to real-world scenarios.

Phaidra is building the future of industrial automation. Phaidra creates AI-powered control systems for the industrial sector, enabling industrial facilities to automatically learn and improve over time.