Founding Researcher — AI/ML
EDON | Full-time | United States · Remote
EDON is seeking a Founding Researcher to develop and evaluate AI models for complex reasoning, decision-making, and coordination. You will work directly with the founding team, taking research from initial hypothesis through implementation and rigorous evaluation.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement methods for model learning, reasoning, planning, and generalization.
Build training pipelines, research datasets, simulations, and evaluation tools.
Design controlled experiments, establish strong baselines, and conduct ablation studies.
Evaluate model behavior under unfamiliar conditions, uncertainty, and operational constraints.
Investigate failure modes and improve model reliability.
Document methods and findings to support reproducible research.
Qualifications
Completed PhD required in machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer science, robotics, operations research, or a closely related field.
Strong Python programming skills and proficiency with PyTorch or a comparable deep-learning framework.
Hands-on experience training, fine-tuning, and evaluating machine-learning models.
Research experience in one or more of the following: causal reasoning and inference, counterfactual reasoning, reinforcement learning, sequential decision-making, planning, transfer learning, or multi-agent coordination.
Strong experimental judgment, including an understanding of data leakage, evaluation validity, and generalization.
Demonstrated research contributions through publications, doctoral research, open-source projects, or substantial technical implementations.
Ability to work independently, collaborate closely, and communicate technical findings clearly.
How to apply
Submit your CV and links to relevant publications, code, or research projects. Include a brief description of your research interests and your contributions to the work submitted.
Applicants must have completed their PhD. Candidates currently pursuing a PhD are not eligible for this position.