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

Jack & Jill/External ATS • San Francisco, CA

14d • $140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree