Join us to conduct research on ensuring AI is developed and deployed safely, protecting democracy, or reducing risks from fanatical ideologies and malevolent actors.

We are currently hiring for the following open positions:

Researcher

Full-time | Berkeley, CA, or remote

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and publish research in our focus areas (i.e., artificial intelligence or societal long-term risks)
  • Collaborate with other researchers and external stakeholders (e.g., leading AI companies or institutes, or organizations working on voting reform) to conduct research and implement our research findings
  • Present and communicate our research findings to external stakeholders
  • Help train and mentor junior researchers in the broader community

Requirements

  • Relevant academic or other experience in one of our research areas, or in AI safety more broadly
  • PhD or other research background in computer science, economics, or another relevant field
  • Ability to effectively communicate research findings to a broad audience

Apply

To apply, please send your resume and a research proposal to info@polaris-research.org. If you are passionate about our research areas, we would love to hear from you.

At the Polaris Research Institute, we are looking for diversity of experience, knowledge, and backgrounds. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have an additional need or disability that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.