NLResearch Scientist
AI DigestRemoteGlobal catastrophic risksAI safetyResearchSoftware engineering
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Why this is on the board
Most AI tests measure what a model does in a single short task. AI Digest has had AI agents working together on long-running assignments for more than a year, and what you draw out of that rare data reaches researchers and policymakers who have to judge how large the risks of powerful AI really are.
About the role
Research scientist leading AI capability discovery through long-horizon agent experiments and data analysis. - Design and execute experiments using AI Village infrastructure to test hypotheses about frontier AI agent behaviour and capabilities. - Analyse >1 year of Village data to surface insights about emergent dynamics, long-horizon reasoning, and model proclivities. - Strong LLM research background with excellent taste for identifying important questions and executing rigorous analyses. -…
Requirements
| Language | English is enough |
|---|---|
| Work authorisation | Unclear |
| Screening | Not mentioned |
| Where you work | Remote · Remote |
| Level | Mid level |
| Salary | USD 150.000–USD 350.000 |
| Posted | 24 August 2026 |
| Closes | No closing date given |
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