Behavioral Research Scientist (140,000-160,000 + Equity) at VC-backed AI simulation platform

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 140000 - 160000

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Behavioral Research Scientist

Salary: $140000-$160000 Equity

Company Description: VC-backed AI simulation platform

Job Description:
Shape the cognitive and behavioral foundations of AI agents for a cutting-edge simulation engine. This role involves applying scientific depth to model decision-making attention and heuristics impacting how next-generation digital products are designed. Join a team at the intersection of AI behavioral science and product experimentation bringing real-world impact to scalable systems.

Location: San Francisco USA

Why this role is remarkable:

Join a team creating category-defining technology building the simulation layer for adaptive software.
Backed by top-tier VCs and product/engineering leaders from leading tech companies.
Apply deep behavioral science and cutting-edge AI to solve complex product challenges with immediate impact.

What you will do:

Ground AI agents in validated behavioral and cognitive frameworks modeling human decision-making.
Translate behavioral theories into practical agent architectures defining user clusters and personas.
Design and analyze in silico experiments to test agent responses and benchmark simulation realism.

The ideal candidate:

PhD or postdoc in Cognitive Science Behavioral Economics Psychology or HCI.
Proven experience conducting original research on decision-making or behavioral modeling in digital contexts.
Passionate about applying rigorous scientific research to real-world impactful AI systems.

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