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Research Scientist (Philosophy)

resolutionBerkeley, CaliforniaResearch & Engineering
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Salary
$236K – $930K
Job type
Full-time
Posted
9 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This Research Scientist role suits individuals with a background in philosophy, cognitive science, psychology, mathematics, or machine learning who want to advance artificial intelligence alignment in Berkeley, California. The position involves investigating conceptual and normative questions regarding artificial superintelligence to help ensure aligned outcomes.

Role Overview

Resolution is hiring a Research Scientist for its philosophy program in Berkeley, California. The position operates on a full-time, in-person basis across multiple seniority levels. The scope of work depends on the candidate's experience, interests, and seniority within a newly established team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead or contribute to original research projects in philosophy and AI alignment.
Identify important but underspecified problems and turn them into actionable projects.
Connect philosophical analysis to empirical hypotheses, experimental designs, training approaches, or evaluation methods.
Collaborate closely with researchers from machine learning and other relevant disciplines.
Communicate research clearly through papers, internal reports, presentations, and external engagement.
Contribute to the intellectual culture and development of the philosophy team and Resolution.
Define and lead broad or ambiguous areas of research, set strategic priorities, supervise staff, and manage external collaborations depending on seniority.

Requirements

Hold a PhD in a relevant field such as philosophy, cognitive science, psychology, mathematics, or machine learning, or have a record of rigorous research experience.
Demonstrate motivation to work on AI alignment through previous publications, relevant experiences, or a clear explanation of a research pivot.
Ability to identify important questions in areas where problems, concepts, or success criteria remain unclear.
Interest in connecting philosophical analysis with empirical research.
Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate productively with researchers from different disciplinary backgrounds.

Nice to Have

Research experience in AI safety, AI alignment, or other domains relevant to making AI futures go well.
The ability to design, run, or help develop experiments.
Previous experience working in interdisciplinary research teams.
Interest and capacity to translate conceptual questions into hypotheses, interventions, or evaluation criteria.
Relevant expertise in epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, action theory, moral psychology, or ethics.

Skills and Tools

Conceptual engineering
Normative evaluation
Experimental design
Interdisciplinary collaboration

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this in-person role varies by level from $236,000 to $930,000.

About the Company

Resolution does research on how to align artificial superintelligence. The organization was founded in 2026 by researchers from the UK AISI's Alignment Team, who ran the £30m Alignment Project, and Timaeus, who pioneered applying singular learning theory to alignment.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Machine Learning

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Research Scientist role?

The position is based in Berkeley, California and is an in-person role.

What education or background is required?

Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field such as philosophy, cognitive science, psychology, mathematics, or machine learning, or possess a record of rigorous research experience.

What is the salary range for the position?

The expected salary range depends on the level and spans from $236,000 to $930,000.

When was Resolution founded?

Resolution was founded in 2026 by researchers from UK AISI's Alignment Team and Timaeus.

How should I submit my application?

Applicants should apply directly on the official company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official resolution careers page.

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