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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days Phaidra's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 25% of Phaidra's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Phaidra
- high 6 stale, 0 reposted of 8 open
- Hiring momentum
- 12 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Phaidra's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Phaidra.
About this role
As a Senior AI Research Scientist at Phaidra, you will lead the development of model-based reinforcement learning agents and their deployment in industrial control systems. Your role involves designing algorithms, developing learned dynamics, and ensuring safety in reinforcement learning applications. You will also mentor research engineers and collaborate on ambitious research projects, translating findings into practical outcomes.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Phaidra as an employer.
What you need
- PhD in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
- Strong background in model-based reinforcement learning
- Demonstrated knowledge in planning algorithms, world models, reinforcement learning, deep learning, control theory, and safe/constrained RL
- 2+ years of research experience in academia or industry after PhD graduation or 5+ years after Master’s graduation
- Extensive research in Model-Based, Model-Free, Safe RL and Control Theory
- Hands-on experience building and evaluating agents against simulators and closing the sim-to-real gap
Nice to have
- PhD in machine learning, control, or a closely related field
- Deep, hands-on experience with model-based RL and planning agents applied to real-world systems
- Strong Python and PyTorch skills
- Proven track record of publications in RL, control, or a related area
- Passion for AI and applying it to industrial systems
What you get
- Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- 100% remote work
- Competitive compensation & meaningful equity
- Outsized responsibilities & professional development
- Training programs
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the company's current projects or technologies in use
- The role requires a high level of independence and self-direction in a remote work environment
- Final salary may vary based on qualifications and location, with ranges provided for different UK tiers
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Listed by Phaidra on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.