Principal AI Research Scientist – Multi‑Scale Intelligence for Energy Transition

About the role

Join Open Earth Foundation as a Principal AI Research Scientist to lead the design of next‑generation intelligent systems that reason across nested scales—from buildings to nations—to accelerate the global energy transition.

Key responsibilities

• Define the AI research architecture for the NEST programme, setting the agenda for multi‑scale energy‑transition planning.
• Design and validate nested‑agent and reasoning architectures that connect existing energy models across spatial, temporal, and organizational scales.
• Collaborate with consortium Principal Investigators, Active Inference Scientists, and Full‑Stack AI Engineers to translate research concepts into robust prototypes.
• Shape the long‑term scientific vision of the programme and publish high‑impact research findings.

Required profile

• PhD or equivalent experience in AI, machine learning, or related fields.
• Proven track record of leading interdisciplinary research projects.
• Experience with agent‑based modeling, multi‑scale systems, or active inference.
• Ability to work remotely across time zones with regular overlap with Central European and U.S. Pacific hours.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fully remote, international work environment.
• Three‑year grant‑funded term with possibility of renewal.
• Opportunity to influence cutting‑edge AI research with global impact.
• Collaboration with a diverse, world‑class team of innovators.