Research Scientist, Cohere Labs
Remote • London • FullTime
Posted 10d ago
About the job
Cohere Labs is the dedicated research arm of Cohere, focused on pushing the boundaries of machine learning by tackling frontier challenges and opening new pathways for discovery. As a Senior Research Scientist, you will drive an independent, high-impact research agenda on frontier topics in AI, with the freedom to ask ambitious questions, explore the unknown, and publish your findings openly. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of leading and learning, advancing frontier research with global collaborations, guiding new researchers, and fostering broader participation in ML research. We are particularly interested in work that not only advances science but also engages with the societal implications of machine learning.
Responsibilities
- Drive an independent, high-impact research agenda on frontier topics in AI.
- Ask ambitious questions and explore the unknown.
- Publish research findings openly.
- Engage with the societal implications of machine learning.
- Collaborate globally on frontier research.
- Guide new researchers.
- Open doors for broader participation in ML research.
Requirements
- PhD (or equivalent research experience) with a strong track record of publications in ML, AI, statistics, or related fields.
- Expertise or deep curiosity in areas such as efficiency, optimization, reasoning, multimodality, agentic systems, human–AI collaboration.
- Solid machine learning and NLP fundamentals.
- Experience in shaping and executing original research.
- Enjoy collaborating across disciplines and geographies.
- Care about mentoring and supporting the next generation of researchers.
Benefits
- Weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent.
- Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
- RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
- 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.
- Annual enrichment benefits (Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, workspace improvement).
- Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
- 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days).
- Budget for traveling to other offices if remote.
- Annual company offsite.
- $500 home office stipend.