VP of Research

@ Micro1

About micro1

The AI platform for human intelligence—we build models that rigorously vet PhDs and scale human data training for frontier LLMs. Our agent, Zara, autonomously sources and evaluates subject matter experts—powering post-training processes for top AI labs. We’re trusted by nearly every major AI lab to deliver the people and processes that keep their models safe, aligned, and performant.

Job Summary for VP of Research

We’re hiring our VP of Research to lead three cutting-edge labs — RL Environments, RL in Robotics, and Human Data Research — driving both internal R&D and collaborations with top AI labs.

What You’ll Do

• Define and execute the company’s long-term research vision.
• Build and lead world-class research teams across multiple domains.
• Partner with leading AI labs, universities, and industry collaborators.
• Translate research breakthroughs into product and business impact.
• Represent the company in top research and industry forums.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience building and scaling research organizations.
• Strong presence in the AI research community through publications, collaborations, and thought leadership.
• Ability to balance scientific exploration with business strategy.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence.
• PhD in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice to Have

• Expertise in RL environments, RLHF or Robotics (real-world data).

Key skills/competency

• Research Leadership
• AI Research
• RL Environments
• Robotics
• Team Building
• Strategic Planning
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Executive Presence
• Innovation