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 an interest in an upcoming role, or to register a general expression of interest, please use this form to submit your details.
We are looking for a data scientist with strong python and/or R skills, experience with data analysis that meets academic standards, and a reliable foundation in statistical methods. The successful applicant will help analyse surveys on public and expert opinion on artificial intelligence and AI governance on a project-by-project basis. We welcome candidates who are completing or have completed a relevant degree or otherwise have experience in survey research and data analysis. If the first project is completed successfully, we hope to engage the data scientist contractor on a regular basis when survey results come in.
The application deadline is 15th October 2023, 11:59pm BST.
We are looking to hire one or more Research Fellows. We are interested in candidates from a range of disciplines who have a demonstrated ability to produce excellent research and who care deeply about the lasting impacts of AI. The role would offer significant research freedom, access to a broad network of experts, and opportunities for collaboration.
Applications for Research Fellow positions are now closed.
Research Scholar (Policy Track) is a one-year visiting position for policy-focused researchers and policymakers who hope to positively influence the long-run impact of artificial intelligence.
As a Research Scholar, you will conduct research into the actions that influential decision makers – both in government and industry – might take to prepare for a world with advanced AI. You will deepen your understanding of the field and connect and collaborate with a network of experts within an institutional home that offers both flexibility and support for your research. You may also have the opportunity to advise external stakeholders and communicate publicly.
Applications for Research Scholar Policy Track are now closed
Research Scholar (General Track) is a one-year visiting position, intended to support the career development of researchers who hope to positively influence the lasting impact of artificial intelligence.
As a Research Scholar, you will deepen your understanding of AI governance, connect and collaborate with a network of experts, and produce work within an institutional home that offers both freedom and support for your research.
Applications for Research Scholar General Track are now closed.
Summer and Winter Fellowships provide an opportunity for early-career individuals to spend three months working on an AI governance research project, learning about the field, and making connections with other researchers and practitioners. We are looking for candidates who are strongly considering using their careers to study or shape the long-term implications of AI.
Applications for the 2024 Winter Fellowship are now closed. You can register an expression of interest in our 2024 Summer Fellowship here.
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.
