About the job
This Research Scientist will focus on scoping, evaluating, red teaming, and defending against societal risks caused by advanced models that emerge over the next few years. Powerful AI models may have major implications for national security, running a business, power and privacy, infrastructure, social relationships, and more. They may come as a result of the increasing integration of powerful models in our economy and social sphere.
Responsibilities
Design and run research experiments to understand the emerging risks models may create
Produce internal & external artifacts (research, products, demos, dashboards, tools) that communicate the state of model capabilities
Shape product, safeguards, and training decisions based on what you find
Work closely with Societal Impacts (SI) and Safeguards teams
Qualifications
Minimum
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
A field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience
Preferred
Are a fast experimentalist who ships research quickly
Have experience creating a research program from scratch
Are thoughtful about humanity’s adaptation to powerful AI systems in our economy and society
Can communicate thoughtfully in written + spoken form with a wide range of stakeholders
Can scope ambiguous research questions into tractable first projects
Building & maintaining large, foundational infrastructure
Building simple interfaces that allow non-technical collaborators to evaluate AI systems
Working with and prioritizing requests from a wide variety of stakeholders, including research and product teams