Research Scientist, Frontier Safety & Governance: GOOGLE DEEPMIND

Job Title: Research Scientist, Frontier Safety & Governance

Location: London, UK
Company: Google DeepMind

 

About the Role:

Google DeepMind is seeking a Research Scientist to join their Frontier Safety & Governance Team. This team is responsible for helping Google DeepMind and the global community prepare for the future of advanced AI. The role involves contributing to key projects around AI governance, policy, and safety. Candidates will engage in research, produce reports, and build collaborations to guide the governance of AI, making sure that AI development is aligned with ethical standards and risk management frameworks.

The team works at the intersection of various disciplines such as political science, technology policy, economics, and ethics. Research Scientists at Google DeepMind collaborate on innovative projects across fields including machine learning (ML), computational neuroscience, and AI safety.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  1. Lead and contribute to research on AI governance at Google DeepMind.
  2. Build internal and external collaborations, and participate in working groups, presentations, and memo writing.
  3. Prepare briefings and recommendations for leadership.
  4. Monitor AI landscape trends and their implications for safety, strategy, and governance.
  5. Produce research papers, memos, and risk analyses for both internal decision-makers and external stakeholders.
  6. Collaborate with policy, safety, and responsibility teams to ensure ethical AI development.
  7. Build and maintain relationships with external experts and partners in the field.

 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

 

  1. PhD or MA with equivalent research or practical experience in a relevant field (e.g., political science, international relations, technology policy, economics, history, or institutional design).
  2. Generalist skill set with depth in a relevant area.
  3. Professional or research experience in AI governance or policy.
  4. Knowledge of AI’s technical landscape, policy-making, and global AI governance.
  5. Strong collaboration, writing, and communication skills.
  6. Ability to synthesize complex material for different audiences.

 

Preferred Skills:

 

  1. Technical expertise in Machine Learning (ML) or AGI Safety.
  2. Experience engaging with diverse communities and partners.

 

Salary: Competitive

 

Application Deadline: 5:00 PM BST, Tuesday, 17th September

 

Link to Apply: Click Here

 

About Google DeepMind:

Google DeepMind is dedicated to advancing AI technology for the public good. The team at DeepMind is collaborative, diverse, and committed to ethical AI development. Join a dynamic environment where pushing boundaries and innovation are highly encouraged.

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