Research Scientist — Alignment

Mistral AI·Paris, France

AI SafetySeniorFull-time
€130K-€220KPosted 3 Jan 2026

About the Role

Mistral AI is hiring a Research Scientist to work on alignment techniques for open-weight language models. You will develop methods for steering model behavior, design evaluation frameworks, and contribute to making powerful open models safer.

Requirements

  • PhD or equivalent in ML with focus on alignment or safety
  • Research experience with RLHF, DPO, or constitutional methods
  • Strong implementation skills in Python and PyTorch
  • Publications in AI safety or alignment venues
  • Deep understanding of LLM behavior and failure modes

Nice to Have

  • Experience with open-weight model alignment
  • Background in reward modeling
  • Familiarity with European AI regulation
  • Multilingual evaluation experience

Benefits

Equity in European AI leader
French social benefits
Central Paris office
Conference budget
Research freedom
Relocation support

Skills

AlignmentRLHFDPOPyTorchResearchAI Safety

This listing was posted on 2026-01-03 and is almost certainly closed. It is kept for reference — check the employer’s own careers page for current openings.

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