Senior AI Research Scientist (Model-based RL)

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and evaluate model-based RL agents and planners (MPC/MPPI) for control.
• Develop learned dynamics/world models generalizing across systems; use curricula.
• Research and apply safe RL, constrained control, scenario planning, and Bayesian RL.
• Translate research into production-ready solutions and lead large-scale rollouts.
• Communicate findings via docs, presentations, and discussions.
• Collaborate with teams and partners to translate AI concepts into industrial apps.

🎯 Requirements

• PhD in ML, control systems, CS, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of post-PhD research in academia or industry.
• Deep knowledge in model-based RL, planning, world models.
• Proven experience building AI agents with simulators and sim-to-real transfer.
• Strong Python programming; PyTorch and SciPy.
• Experience with scalable infra: Ray, Kubernetes, Docker, and GCP.

🎁 Benefits

• Salary: £87,681–£165,379 depending on location/experience.
• Equity participation eligible.
• Fully remote with multi-timezone flexibility.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance, varies by location.
• Unlimited PTO with minimum 20 days per year.
• Paid parental leave, varies by policy.