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# Fellow in Residence at jobs

- **Company:** jobs
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Compensation:** $160k
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-25
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/schmidt-entities/6bef9879-f540-475e-ad26-5254fa4e1ad7

## Job description

Schmidt Sciences is a nonprofit organization founded in 2024 by Eric and Wendy Schmidt that works to accelerate scientific knowledge and breakthroughs with the most promising, advanced tools to support a thriving planet. The organization prioritizes research in areas poised for impact including AI and advanced computing, astrophysics, biosciences, climate, and space—as well as supporting researchers in a variety of disciplines through its science systems program.

Summary Schmidt Sciences invites recent PhD graduates in AI and computer science to apply for a 12-18 month fellows-in-residence program, with the possibility of extension to 24 months. Fellows would split their time between supporting the AI Institute’s grantmaking efforts and conducting independent research. Up to three fellows will be hired in 2027. Review of applications will commence on December 15, 2026, and priority review will be given to applications submitted by this date. For this cohort, we are most interested in hiring experts in the following domains: Trustworthy AI and alignment AI interpretability Multi-agent systems AI for scientific discovery AI’s impact on the labor market, knowledge production, and metascience

## About the AI Institute

The AI & Advanced Computing Institute at Schmidt Sciences supports fundamental research in artificial intelligence (AI), the application of AI and data science across a wide variety of disciplines, and the creation of high-impact research platforms that can speed discovery.

## About the Fellows-in-Residence Program

The goal of this fellowship is to allow early career AI researchers a flexible environment in which to pursue specific research projects while contributing to the work of the AI Institute at Schmidt Sciences. Fellows would split their time, roughly equally, between independent research and grantmaking work for the AI Institute as directed. Fellows will indicate interest in specific areas of AI research as part of their application. Schmidt Sciences relies on domain experts to support grant decisions throughout all stages of review of external funding proposals. Fellows will directly engage with external proposals as well as assist with recruiting external reviewers for evaluating proposals. This role involves significant autonomy and strategic thinking. Fellows will be expected to articulate arguments for what areas of AI research merit more philanthropic support, and they will contribute directly to Schmidt Sciences’ funding efforts. Resources and Opportunities: Each fellow will have access to several valuable resources over the course of their fellowship: Access to $50,000 in compute credits over the course of the fellowship, subject to Director approval, for their independent research. Access to $50,000 in funding for workshops, colloquia, and similar events that support researchers within the fellow’s area of expertise, subject to Director approval. Travel funds to collaborate with others on research projects The opportunity to meet Schmidt Sciences grantees in the AI ecosystem Duration: Initial appointments will be for 12-18 months. We will consider an extension of the term-limited appointment up to a cumulative time of 24 months, if necessary to complete ongoing projects with the AI Institute and mutually agreed upon, at the discretion of the President of Schmidt Sciences. Fellows will begin work in 2027, with flexibility around exact start and end dates to accommodate academic commitments and other needs. Location: Fellows will be based at our New York City office. Fellows will be permitted to spend a portion of their time at a university if they have an external affiliation. Selection Criteria: Fellows will be invited to interview with Schmidt Sciences on the basis of their academic accomplishments and publications, the relevance of their academic research to the AI Institute’s priorities, and the relevance and quality of their proposed research projects. We expect applicants to demonstrate AI fluency in their daily workflows, i.e. comfort using AI products and tools (for example, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) to improve the efficiency and quality of their work, along with genuine interest in staying current on how these tools evolve. Independent Research: Fellows will spend half their time continuing their own independent research. Fellows will be permitted to have unpaid, external academic appointments, as long as they do not conflict with either institution’s policies (e.g., conflict of interest policies). Past fellows have maintained affiliations with Stanford, MIT, and JHU, for example. We expect independent research to be aligned with the applicant’s area of expertise. Publications by fellows will list their Schmidt Sciences affiliation and require a lightweight legal review by Schmidt Sciences staff. Grantmaking Activities: We expect the other half of fellows’ time to involve supporting grantmaking activities of the AI Institute. These may include: Reading and assessing research proposals in multiple areas of AI, including safety, AI and science, AI and economics, etc. Matching research proposals to expert reviewers to facilitate our grantmaking decisions Organizing a series of workshops to build the research community in one of our focus areas. This work could also take the form of a series of smaller grants that the fellow helps applicants in an area to develop. Attending gatherings we organize for our grantees, as well as representing Schmidt Sciences at external conferences

This is an exempt position.

Schmidt Sciences, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. We strive for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.

## About jobs

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Schmidt Futures is a philanthropic initiative that identifies and supports talented individuals and breakthrough ideas at the intersection of technology and science, having transitioned into Schmidt Sciences in 2024.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Non‑profit, part of the Schmidt Entities family managed by Hillspire, LLC)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2017 (Schmidt Futures); Schmidt Sciences founded in 2024
- **Founders**: Eric Schmidt and Wendy Schmidt

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Philanthropic grantmaking, scientific research support, talent development.
- **Target customers**: Researchers, scientists, technologists, and social entrepreneurs (B2B / institutional).
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To accelerate scientific knowledge and breakthroughs with advanced tools to support a thriving planet.

## Products & Services
- **Grantmaking & Fellowships**: Programs such as Rise (global talent initiative), the AI and Advanced Computing Institute, and the Schmidt Observatory System.
- **Research Support**: Funding for projects in AI, astrophysics, neuroscience, earth sciences, and other disciplines.
- **Talent Programs**: Initiatives like the Rise fellowship for young leaders and the AI Institute Fellow in Residence.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (privately funded by the Schmidt family).
- **Key Metric**: Total funding is undisclosed; the organization employs 135 people (‑15.6% YoY) and has funded 491 tracked awards with a field‑weighted citation impact of 3.4.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Eric and Wendy Schmidt (sole funders); partners include academic institutions and research organizations.
- **Growth Signals**: Transitioned from Schmidt Futures into Schmidt Sciences in 2024; headcount declined but remains active in high‑impact science (273 works since 2024). Open positions for space observatory (Lazuli) and AI compute infrastructure indicate expansion in aerospace and AI.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep philanthropic resources**: Backed by the Schmidt family’s substantial wealth, enabling long‑term, high‑risk projects.
- **Focus on frontier science**: Concentrates on AI, advanced computing, radio astronomy, and space observatories – areas with high barriers to entry.
- **Network effect**: Access to Schmidt Ocean Institute, The Schmidt Family Foundation, and other entities for cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Building the next‑generation space observatory (Lazuli), expanding the AI and Advanced Computing Institute, and scaling the Rise talent program.
- **Direction for growth**: Deepening investment in AI infrastructure and scientific computing; hiring for engineering roles in spacecraft GN&C, software systems, and compute infrastructure.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission‑driven environment focused on solving fundamental scientific and societal challenges.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Predominantly on‑site (96% of open roles); some roles in New York, Tucson, Los Angeles, and Bay Area. Hybrid/remote options are limited.
- **Notable Perks**: Competitive salaries (e.g., $140k–$270k for engineering roles), involvement in cutting‑edge space and AI projects, and the opportunity to work alongside leading scientists.
- **Engineering Culture**: Hands‑on, hardware‑focused for space missions; software and AI teams work on high‑performance computing and agent‑based AI.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn – Schmidt Futures](https://linkedin.com/company/schmidtfutures)
2. [Jobera – Schmidt Entities Careers](https://jobera.com/employer/schmidt-entities/)
3. [Lever Careers – Schmidt Entities](https://jobs.lever.co/schmidt-entities)
4. [Scoutify – Schmidt Entities Overview](https://scoutify.com/companies/schmidt-entities/)

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