CRUX (Collaborative Research for Updating AI eXpectations) is recruiting a Senior Researcher to help lead cutting-edge research on frontier artificial intelligence systems. The fully remote position offers an annual salary ranging from $150,000 to $220,000, with the opportunity to work from nearly anywhere in the world while contributing to the development of open-world AI evaluations that influence the future of advanced AI research. The successful candidate will play a central role in designing and leading empirical research projects that evaluate the capabilities, limitations, and real-world performance of frontier AI agents. Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis. Opportunity to Shape the Future of AI Evaluation CRUX focuses on conducting open-world evaluations, which assess how advanced AI systems perform on complex, long-horizon tasks in real-world environments where outcomes cannot easily be predefined or automatically measured. The organisation has recently conducted evaluations involving: Autonomous iOS application development and publication. AI research and development automation. Long-term AI agent performance in complex operational environments. The newly appointed Senior Researcher will help determine future research priorities while designing studies that improve understanding of frontier AI capabilities and limitations. Senior Researcher Will Lead High-Impact Studies The position offers significant autonomy, allowing researchers to influence both strategic direction and day-to-day execution of major evaluation projects. Key responsibilities include: Designing new open-world evaluations across multiple research domains. Leading studies involving AI research, software engineering, gaming, scientific research, and enterprise governance. Planning and supervising evaluation runs alongside software engineering teams. Analysing AI agent logs, behaviours, and performance trajectories. Combining automated analytical tools with detailed manual assessment. Producing research reports and public publications approximately every one to two months. Collaborating with researchers and experts from academia, government, industry, and civil society throughout the research process. The role also involves working closely with engineers responsible for building AI agent infrastructure, virtual machines, and supporting technical systems. Ideal Candidate Profile CRUX places greater emphasis on demonstrated research achievements than formal academic qualifications. A doctoral degree is not required, although applicants should possess substantial experience leading technical or empirical research projects. Strong candidates should demonstrate: A proven record of independently delivering ambitious research projects from concept to publication. Strong engineering skills, particularly in Python programming. Experience working with cloud infrastructure. Practical knowledge of large language model (LLM) agents and AI scaffolding systems. Strong research judgement comparable to an experienced machine learning conference reviewer. Ability to produce high-quality research within demanding timelines. Excellent technical and public-facing writing skills. The organisation values candidates who can balance research quality with efficient project delivery while communicating findings effectively to both specialist and general audiences. Competitive Salary and Global Remote Work The Senior Researcher position offers an attractive compensation package designed to attract leading AI researchers worldwide. Employment benefits include: Annual salary ranging from $150,000 to $220,000, depending on experience. Market-adjusted salaries for international employees. Fully remote working arrangements. Employment opportunities for candidates located in most countries through an Employer of Record (EOR) system. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Healthcare coverage for eligible family members. Up to four months of paid parental leave. Competitive employee benefits package. The flexible international hiring model enables researchers from across the globe to contribute to CRUX’s mission without relocating. Application Process Applicants are required to submit several supporting materials demonstrating both their research experience and technical expertise. Application requirements include: A current curriculum vitae (CV). A brief statement outlining research interests and motivation. Links to research papers, software projects, public writing, or other work that the applicant substantially led. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, allowing qualified candidates to be considered as submissions are received. Recruitment Process Candidates selected for further consideration will complete a multi-stage recruitment process. The selection stages include: An introductory interview. A technical and research interview. A paid work trial involving a CRUX research task. This process enables applicants to demonstrate their practical research capabilities while gaining insight into the organisation’s work and collaborative approach. Advancing Research on Frontier Artificial Intelligence As artificial intelligence systems continue to evolve rapidly, organisations such as CRUX play an increasingly important role in independently evaluating the capabilities and limitations of advanced AI technologies. The Senior Researcher position provides an opportunity to contribute directly to internationally relevant research while helping shape evidence-based understanding of frontier AI systems. With competitive global salaries, flexible remote work, and significant research independence, the role represents an attractive opportunity for experienced AI researchers seeking to influence the future direction of artificial intelligence evaluation and governance. VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and WPChannel Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering the opportunity. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.