Research Scientist - Causal AI

causaLens is the pioneer of Causal AI — a giant leap in machine intelligence.

We are on a mission to build truly intelligent machines, machines that truly understand cause and effect— it’s hard but super fun! If you want to build the future and are looking for a place that values your curiosity and ambition, then causaLens is the right place for you. Everything we do is at the forefront of technological advancements, and we are always on the lookout for people to join us whose skills and passion tower above the rest.

Since the company was established in 2017, causaLens has:

🥳Launched decisionOS, the first and only enterprise decision making platform powered by Causal AI - here

🚀Open sourced two of our internal tools and packages to support the open-source community, see Dara and Causal Graphs.

🦄Raised $45 million in Series A funding
🏆Been named a leading provider of Causal AI solutions by Gartner - here
🚀Included in Otta’s 2022 Rocket List as one of the fastest-growing companies to launch your career

At causaLens we are building the world's most advanced Causal AI powered decision intelligence platform for Data Scientists. The platform leverages state of the art Causal AI algorithms and models to empower data scientists and decision-makers to go beyond correlation-based predictions and have a real impact on the most important decisions for the business. Our platform is trusted and used by data science teams in leading organizations and provides real value across a wide variety of industries, and it's only the beginning.

Our Mission

To radically advance human decision-making.

A world in which humans leverage trustworthy AI to solve the greatest challenges in the economy, society and healthcare.
Head to our website homepage and watch the ‘Why Causal AI’ video to learn more.

Summary

Join our team as a Research Scientist and immerse yourself in the forefront of causal AI research.

As a key member of our dynamic team, you'll drive cutting-edge projects, develop core causal AI packages, and collaborate with expert colleagues to shape the future of the field. Enjoy autonomy over your work and make impactful contributions to groundbreaking research. If you're passionate about innovation, eager to push the boundaries of AI, and thrive in a collaborative environment and more importantly enjoy coding, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey towards shaping the future of AI.

Apply now and be part of a team where your voice is heard, your ideas valued, and your expertise celebrated, making a lasting impact on the field.

What we are looking for:

Cutting-Edge Algorithm Development: Join a team focused on advancing causal AI through algorithmic innovation and software package development.

Hands-On Coding: Expect to spend the majority of your time writing and optimising algorithms, and contributing to in-house or open-source code repositories.

Collaborative Innovation: Work closely with a skilled team to design and implement innovative solutions, with opportunities to shape the direction of our research roadmap.

Operational Excellence: Drive operational excellence by ensuring the smooth execution of research projects. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, manage expectations, and actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Educational Background: PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field, with a strong academic track record. Outstanding motivated candidates with very strong coding skills without a PhD will be considered.

Research Experience: Demonstrated experience in conducting research, ideally with at least one significant publication in a reputable venue.

Work Experience: Research or Industrial experience in Machine Learning, Deep Learning or Reinforcement Learning is necessary

Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in coding, showcasing your ability to translate research ideas into practical implementations. Ability to translate advanced machine learning algorithms into code with Python

About causaLens
Current machine learning approaches have severe limitations when applied to real-world business problems and fail to unlock the true potential of AI for the enterprise. causaLens is pioneering Causal AI, a new category of intelligent machines that understand cause and effect — a major step towards true artificial intelligence. Our enterprise platform goes beyond predictions and provides causal insights and suggested actions that directly improve business outcomes for leading businesses in asset management, banking, insurance, logistics, retail, utilities, energy, telecommunications, and many others.

We may be biased, but we believe you’ll be in good company. We offer a hybrid working setup and are dedicated to building an inclusive culture where diverse people and perspectives are welcomed. Aside from joining a smart and inspiring team, you’ll be amongst people who are always there to support your ideas and encourage you to grow. We celebrate our differences and come together to share our triumphs!

What we offer
We care about our people’s lives, both inside and outside of causaLens. Beyond the core benefits like competitive remuneration, pension scheme, paid holiday, and a good work-life balance, we offer the following:

• Access to mental health support through Spill

• Competitive salary

• 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays

• Share options

• Pension scheme

• Happy hours and team outings

• Referral bonus program

• Cycle to work scheme

• Friendly tech purchases

• Office snacks and drinks

Logistics

Our interview process consists of a few screening interviews and a "Day 0" which is spent with the team (in-office). We will always be as transparent as possible so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.