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Research Lead

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Wed, Oct 07, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leading a research agenda to mitigate catastrophic risks from advanced AI, the full-time salaried Research Lead will build and manage a team, mentor technical staff, and actively engage in hands-on research while influencing broader initiatives through grantmaking and collaboration.

Key responsibilities
  • Articulate and define a research agenda focused on AI safety and risk mitigation
  • Grow and lead a team of technical staff, fostering collaboration and mentorship
  • Conduct novel research projects and share findings through publications and presentations
Required qualifications
  • Strong research track record in AI or a related technical field (e.g., CS, math, physics)
  • Experience leading teams or mentoring early-career researchers
  • Ability to communicate complex methods to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Established engagement with AI safety through prior research or employment
  • Clear vision for impactful safety research directions

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