Predoctoral Young Investigator, AllenNLP

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$113,300

Ai2’s Allen

NLP team seeks a creative, early career Predoctoral Young Investigator who has a strong interest in language-model based artificial intelligence and natural language processing. Pre-Doctoral candidates have graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field and are preparing to enter a PhD program in the next 1-3 years. We also welcome applications from candidates already enrolled in a PhD program who wish to align their work with Ai2’s endeavors, and we are happy to work on a case-by‑case basis with regards to work arrangements if there is a mutual fit.

The Allen

NLP team envisions language‑centered AI that equitably serves humanity. We work to improve NLP systems’ performance and accountability, and advance scientific methodologies for evaluating and understanding those systems. We deliver high‑impact research of our own and masterfully‑engineered open‑source tools to accelerate NLP research around the world. We are leading the Open Language Model (Olmo) project, in collaboration with other teams across Ai2.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Gain strong research experience through direct collaboration with Ai2 researchers.
• Co‑author papers with Ai2 researchers and get published in top venues.
• Learn about and leverage Ai2’s data, engineering infrastructure, and research tools.
• Gain industry experience in a supportive, agile, mission‑driven environment.
• No grant writing, teaching, or administrative responsibilities required.

The Allen AI Predoctoral Young Investigator offers predoctoral candidates the opportunity to prepare for graduate‑level research through partnership with strong mentors, participation in cutting‑edge research, and co‑authorship of papers at top venues.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field with a desire to enter a PhD program in the next 1‑3 years, or currently enrolled in a related PhD program.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The ability to observe details at close range.
• Can work under deadlines.

• We are a learning organization – because everything Ai2 does is ground‑breaking, we are learning every day.
• We value diversity – We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age.
• We value inclusion – We understand the value that people’s individual experiences and perspectives can bring to an organization, and we are building a culture in which all voices are heard, respected and considered.
• We emphasize a healthy work/life balance – We believe our team members are happiest and most productive when their work/life balance is optimized.
• We are collaborative and transparent – We consider ourselves a team, all moving with a common purpose.
• We are in Seattle – and our office is on the water! We welcome interest from applicants from outside of the United States.
• We are friendly – chances are you will like every one of the 200+ (and growing) people who work here.

Ai2 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view the related Know Your Rights compliance poster and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision by clicking on their corresponding links.

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