The Future of Life Institute (FLI) is an independent nonprofit dedicated to mitigating extreme risks from transformative technologies and steering their development for the benefit of life. FLI specializes in grantmaking, educational outreach, policy advocacy, conferences, and contests. Notably, they have developed pioneering AI governance principles, making them a leading voice in technology regulation.
Open Positions
AI & National Security Lead
Master's degree in National Security Studies, Public Policy, or International Affairs, 1 year of professional experience in AI research and policy engagement
AI Safety Argumentation Platform Research Engineer
AI safety, argumentation theory, ontology engineering, LLM agent systems, graph databases, good coding skills
AI Offense-Defense Dynamics Lead Researcher
M.Sc. or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Criminology, Security Studies, AI Policy, Risk Management, or related field, with experience in complex systems modeling, risk assessment methodologies, or security analysis, and a strong understanding of dual-use technologies and sociotechnical interactions
Research Engineer - Novel AI Platforms for Multiscale Alignment
MS or PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field, background in agent-based systems, and strong programming skills in Python and Java
Senior Economist - AI Geostrategic & Economic Mechanisms
Economics PhD, ability to rethink traditional economic models, strong publication record, excellent writing skills, self-motivated researcher with interest in AI systemic risks, critical thinking skills
Public Security Policy Researcher
Master's degree in Public Policy or related field, policy analysis, and writing skills, and understanding of AI safety concerns
Director of Legal Research - Emergency Preparedness & Civil Defense
4+ years of experience in law, policy research, or bill craft, with proficiency in recent advancements in legal research information technologies and experience in some mix of federal policymaking, judicial dynamics, security mindset, and more
Rolling Applications
No specific requirements mentioned, but being aligned with the organization's mission and proactive are desired
Communications Director and Chief of Staff
4+ years of experience in communications, executive support, and writing/editing, with a strong project management skillset
Senior Technical Specialist, AI Risk Assessment
Strong understanding of multiple risk modeling approaches, excellent analytical thinking, and systems thinking approach
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