Research Scientist, Mechanistic Interpretability & AI Safety
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Google DeepMind in the United Kingdom is seeking a Research Scientist to advance mechanistic interpretability at the intersection of cognitive science and philosophy of mind. You will study cognitive processes in large language models, including Gemini and related architectures, to understand inner workings and safety-aligned behavior.
The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, rigorous experimentation, and clear communication of complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
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