AI Research Scientist (Control Theory)
Overview
Phaidra is hiring an AI Research Scientist specializing in Control Theory to lead efforts in developing novel algorithmic architecture for intelligent control systems in the industrial sector. The role is 100% remote and open to candidates from the USA, Canada, UK, Norway, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland.
Job Description
Phaidra creates AI-powered control systems for the industrial sector. They use reinforcement learning algorithms to convert raw sensor data into high-value actions and decisions, focusing on industrial applications with measurable KPIs.
Responsibilities
- - Design, implement and evaluate models, agents, and software prototypes of perceptual processing.
- - 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 as appropriate.
- - Mentor and guide Research Engineers to apply research findings and developments to industrial domains.
Required Skills
- - PhD in a technical field or equivalent practical experience, with demonstrated knowledge in Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Control Theory, or Multi-Agent RL.
- - Extensive research in Model-Based, Model-Free, and Safe RL, Control Theory.
- - Share company values: curiosity, ownership, transparency & directness, outcome-based performance, and customer empathy.
- - Proven track record of publications.
- - Passion for AI and its application to industrial systems to improve resource efficiency.
Benefits
- - Fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
- - 100% remote company with a digital nomad policy.
- - Competitive compensation & equity.
- - Professional development and training.
- - Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- - Unlimited paid time off with a minimum of 20 days.
- - Paid parental leave.
- - Home office setup allowance, coworking space stipend, and company MacBook.
About the company
Phaidra provides artificial intelligence controls to optimize mission critical facilities. Our closed-loop AI control service helps your operations team deliver step function improvements in plant stability, energy efficiency and sustainability.