Raw Power Tools is a sister company to Raw Power Games. Our mission is to bring the power of AI into the hands of game creators, enabling them to craft their vision of unique and immersive user experiences.
We aim to transform cutting-edge AI research into practical solutions that help create amazing games. We believe this can be achieved by offering the best possible work culture to our employees. By fostering an environment of trust and transparency we create a work culture, where we can dream big and experiment. We recognize that experimentation and embracing new and different approaches require taking risks and sometimes result in failure, but that is also how we learn and grow!
Currently, we are a team of 10 but aim to grow to 20+ people. We also work closely with our sister companies who amount to 80+ people in Copenhagen and across Europe.
Position Summary
Raw Power Games and the IT University of Copenhagen invite applications for an industrial postdoctoral researcher position focusing on the alignment and safety of small language models in digital games. This project aims to revolutionize non-playable character (NPC) interactions in gaming by developing AI-driven, context-sensitive, and safe dialogue systems.
Project Overview
The project, titled "Small Language Models Alignment and Safety," falls under the Digitisation, Technology, and Innovation focus area. It aims to create small, efficient language models that support secure and engaging conversations within digital games, addressing current challenges of resource constraints and context sensitivity in AI applications.
Key Responsibilities
Research and Development: Conduct cutting-edge research on training and deploying small language models for NPC dialogue systems.
Integration and Application: Collaborate with the engineering and data science teams at Raw Power Games to integrate research findings into the company's technological stack, ensuring practical applications in game development.
Dissemination: Present research findings at conferences and workshops, publish in high-impact journals, and contribute to local and international AI and gaming communities.
Key Objectives
1. Develop Small Language Models: Create and optimize small language models for real-time in-game dialogue.
2. Ensure Model Safety and Alignment: Implement and refine methods to ensure the safety and contextual alignment of the generated dialogues.
3. Innovate NPC Interactions: Enhance the dynamism and personalization of NPC interactions in games, aiming for a seamless and immersive player experience.
Qualifications
Research Environment
The postdoctoral researcher will be part of the brAIn lab at the IT University of Copenhagen, collaborating closely with Raw Power Games' sister team Raw Power Tools. This partnership offers a rich environment for innovation and application, with access to great facilities and a dynamic team of experts in AI, machine learning, and game development.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
Equal Opportunity Employer
The IT University of Copenhagen and Raw Power Games are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Raw Power Games is a games developer dedicated to creating amazing games while fostering a remarkable work culture for our team.
At Raw Power Games, we encourage experimentation and recognize the value of learning and growth. We are located in Copenhagen, but with flexible work hours and remote options, we prioritize task completion over specific time or location.
We believe that an inclusive and inspiring work environment brings out the best in our talented individuals, resulting in exceptional games.
Fully funded, we’re developing our first game which is an open world sandbox set in a familiar historical setting, with a twist. It will initially launch on PC, followed by console versions.