Python
PyTorch
Keras

AI Research Scientist (ML for Physical Systems)

Overview

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

Job Description

Phaidra creates AI-powered control systems for the industrial sector, enabling industrial facilities to automatically learn and improve over time. They use reinforcement learning algorithms to convert raw sensor data into high-value actions and decisions, focusing on industrial applications with measurable KPIs.

Responsibilities

  • - Collaborate with other AI researchers on applied real-world problems to demonstrate algorithmic feasibility and enhance algorithmic capabilities
  • - Design and implement prediction and control algorithms for complex, nonlinear, and dynamic physical systems governed by principles of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics
  • - 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

Required Skills

  • - PhD in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, control systems, applied physics, or a related technical field
  • - Demonstrated expertise in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, dynamic system modeling and control
  • - Strong foundation in machine learning and software engineering
  • - Proficiency in Python and open-source ML libraries such as Keras, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scipy, scikit-learn, numpy, pandas, and ray
  • - 1+ years of applied research experience
  • - Prior experience with research projects and contributions to open-source software
  • - Alignment with company values: curiosity, ownership, transparency & directness, outcome-based performance, and customer empathy

Benefits

  • - Fast-paced and team-oriented environment
  • - 100% remote company with a digital nomad policy
  • - Competitive compensation & equity
  • - Outsized responsibilities & professional development
  • - Training is foundational; functional, customer immersion, and development training
  • - Medical, dental, and vision insurance (exact benefits vary by region)
  • - Unlimited paid time off, with a minimum of 20 days off per year requirement
  • - Paid parental leave (exact benefits vary by region)
  • - 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.


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