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Conceptual Reasoning Fellow

AnthropicRemote-Friendly, United States; San Francisco, CAAI Research & Engineering
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Salary
$100K–$167K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Mid
Posted
9 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

Remote-friendly (United States) or San Francisco, CA – a full-time Conceptual Reasoning Fellow at Anthropic for four months, suited for researchers with deep expertise in philosophy, cognitive science, economics, policy, or law.

Key Responsibilities

Identify open problems in the chosen discipline and use Anthropic’s Claude models to address them.
Evaluate how Claude handles major societal challenges relevant to the field.
Create systematic evaluations, benchmarks, or reinforcement-learning environments that test Claude’s reasoning.
Collaborate with other fellows to design demanding tasks that require expert judgment.

Requirements

Strong interest in AI’s ability to reason about complex, expert-level questions.
Practical experience integrating Claude or Claude Code into daily work.
Currently holding or completing a PhD in philosophy, cognitive science, economics, policy, or law, or possessing equivalent research credentials.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-agency setting and deliver concrete outcomes within a few months.
Legal authorization to work in the United States for the fellowship period.

Nice to Have

Background in designing evaluations, benchmarks, datasets, or expert rubrics.
Proven expertise demonstrated through scholarly research, publications, or high-level analytical writing.

Skills and Tools

Claude large-language models
Claude Code
Research design and evaluation methodologies
Domain-specific analytical writing

Salary and Benefits

Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $167,000 USD for the four-month term (annualized $300,000–$500,000) plus additional benefits.

About the Company

Anthropic focuses on building AI systems that are reliable, interpretable, and steerable, aiming for safety and societal benefit. The organization combines researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders to develop beneficial AI.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply through Anthropic’s official careers page.

Skills and tech stack

ClaudeClaude Code

Questions candidates ask

What is the duration of the fellowship?

The program runs from January 12th to May 8th 2027, lasting four months.

Do I need to be located in San Francisco?

The default location is San Francisco, but the role is remote-friendly for U.S. candidates.

What background is required?

A PhD (or equivalent research experience) in philosophy, cognitive science, economics, policy, or law is required.

Is prior experience with Claude mandatory?

Yes, hands-on experience using Claude or Claude Code in daily workflow is required.

Will there be an in-person component?

All fellows must attend a one-week in-person orientation in San Francisco.

What is the compensation structure?

The fellowship pays $100,000–$167,000 USD for the four-month term, equivalent to $300,000–$500,000 USD annualized, plus other benefits.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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