Basis
Basis is a nonprofit applied research organization focused on understanding and building intelligence to solve complex societal problems. It develops open-source software and innovative technologies inspired by human reasoning, and offers fellowships to early-career scientists.
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Basis is a nonprofit applied research organization with goals focused on understanding and building intelligence, as well as advancing the ability to solve intractable problems. The organization operates in various domains, including probabilistic machine learning, computational neuroscience, and causal reasoning. By leveraging open-source software, Basis contributes to the development of new technologies and systems for scientific discovery and collaborative intelligent systems.
Technological Foundation
Basis is building a new technological foundation inspired by human reasoning, with a focus on representing and discovering models of phenomena in the world at unprecedented fidelity and scale. The organization's approach incorporates ideas from programming languages, compilers, and databases to uncover fundamental principles of reasoning. Basis aims to create technology that can operate in environments of boundless complexity and detail.
Innovative Tools and Languages
Basis has developed several innovative tools and languages to advance causal reasoning and probabilistic machine learning. This includes experimental languages like ChiRho, Omega, and SBI. Popular tools developed by Basis include Pyro and NumPyro, which are widely used in the machine learning community. These tools help in deriving insights into computational processes and scientific models.
Collaborative Research and Development
Basis emphasizes a collaborative approach to research and development, creating an organization that prioritizes human values. It publishes technical findings regularly at venues such as ICML, NeurIPS, and PLDI. Projects like the digital representation of cities and systems for learning dynamical models of cell or tissue multi-omic state highlight Basis's commitment to leveraging interdisciplinary knowledge for innovative scientific exploration.
Fellowships and Career Opportunities
Basis sponsors postdoctoral fellowships tailored for early-career scientists and offers time-limited fellowships spanning 1 to 2 years. These fellowships provide a unique research experience that combines the advantages of both academic and industry settings. Furthermore, Basis actively seeks researchers and domain experts from various sectors, offering growth in autonomy and responsibility. Employees are encouraged to contribute to the organization's technical mission and collaborate within a broad community.