GovAI was founded to help humanity navigate the transition to a world with advanced AI. We offer a range of opportunities for people interested in using their careers to positively shape the impact of AI:
We accept applications from anywhere in the world, so long as the applicant is interested in contributing to our mission. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals with underrepresented backgrounds and experiences to apply. We especially encourage applications from women, gender minorities, people of colour, and people from regions outside Western Europe and North America. We are an equal opportunity employer. To register interest in an upcoming role, or to register a general expression of interest, please use this form to submit your details.
Summer and Winter Fellowships provide an opportunity for early-career individuals or established professionals new to the field of AI governance to spend three months working on an AI governance research project, deepening their knowledge of the field, and forging connections with other researchers and practitioners. We are looking for candidates who are strongly considering using their careers to study or shape the lasting implications of AI.
Applications for the Summer Fellowship are now open. The deadline for applications is 23:59 GMT Sunday 5 January 2025.
Research Scholar is a one-year visiting position. It is designed to support the career development of AI governance researchers and practitioners, while offering an opportunity to do high-impact work.
As a Research Scholar, you will have freedom to pursue a wide range of styles of work. This could include conducting policy research, social science research, or relevant technical research; engaging with and advising policymakers; or starting and managing applied projects.
Over the course of the year, you will deepen your understanding of the field, connect with a network of experts, and build your skills and professional profile, all within an institutional home that offers both flexibility and support.
Applications for the Research Scholar position are now closed. If you would like to be notified when applications open again, please submit this General Expression of Interest form.
We are looking to hire one or more Research Fellows. We are open to candidates with a wide range of research interests and backgrounds, who have a demonstrated ability to produce excellent research and care deeply about the lasting impacts of AI. The role would offer significant flexibility, access to a broad network of experts, and opportunities for collaboration.
Applications for the Research Fellow position are now closed. If you would like to be notified when applications open again, please submit this General Expression of Interest form.
Research Assistants help members of the GovAI research community with their ongoing research projects. These roles provide an opportunity to contribute to an AI governance research project, learn about the field, and make connections with researchers and practitioners.
We are looking for Research Assistants from a range of research backgrounds and experience levels. These Research Assistant roles can take the form of a wide range of tasks and research areas, depending on the project and skillset of the applicant. Positions may be part-time or full-time contractor roles, and we are looking for research assistants on a rolling basis.
We are now accepting expressions of interest.
