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GovAI was founded to help humanity navigate the transition to a world with advanced AI. We have a range of opportunities for individuals interested in using their careers to shape the trajectory of AI development in a positive direction: 

• You can join our team as a Research Fellow or as a visiting Research Scholar on either a policy track or a general track
• Our Summer and Winter Fellowships are for early-career researchers to transition to working on AI governance full-time
• We also have a range of non-research roles for people with skill sets including operations, events, and management 

We accept applications from anywhere in the world. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, and we encourage individuals with diverse 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, who are excited about contributing to our mission. 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.

Research Scholar | Policy Track

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 stake-holders and communicate publicly.

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Applications for Research Scholar Policy Track are now open. The deadline for applications this round is 12th April 2023, at midnight Anywhere on Earth. ‍

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Research Scholar | General Track

Research Scholar (General Track) is a one-year visiting position, intended to support the career development of researchers who hope to positively influence the long-run 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.

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Applications for Research Scholar General Track are now open. The deadline for applications this round is the 12th April 2023, at midnight Anywhere on Earth.


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Summer & Winter Fellowships

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 2023 Summer Fellowship are now closed.

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Research Assistant | Expression of Interest

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.

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Research Fellows

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 care deeply about the long-run impacts of AI. The role would offer significant research freedom, access to a broad network of experts, and opportunities for collaboration.

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Applications are now closed and will recur approximately annually. We are still able to accept expressions of interest from exceptional candidates year-round. Please use the form link below if you wish to register your interest in this position.


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