Organisation Department for Science, Innovation & Technology Locations
Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Manchester
Application Deadline 21 days remaining Salary £ 38,860 - £42,765The AI Safety Institute is the first state-backed organisation focused on advanced AI safety for the public interest. We launched at the AI Safety Summit because we believe taking responsible action on this extraordinary technology requires a capable and empowered group of technical experts within government.
Our staff includes senior alumni from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, start-ups and the UK government, and ML professors from Oxford and Cambridge. We are now calling on the world’s top technical talent to build the institute from the ground up. This is a truly unique opportunity to help shape AI safety at an international level.We have ambitious goals and need to move fast.
Develop and conduct evaluations on advanced AI systems Drive foundational AI safety research
We will launch moonshot research projects and convene world-class external researchers.
Facilitate information exchange
We will establish clear information-sharing channels between the Institute and other national and international actors. These include stakeholders such as policymakers and international partners.
Our Inclusive Environment
We are building an inclusive culture to make the Department a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions.
What we Value:
This is an exciting opportunity to carry out analysis in a rapidly developing and high-profile area of Government. The Analysis Team aims to establish a credible evidence base for AISI’s investments in frontier AI, make use of innovative methods to evaluate the impact of the AISI’s ground-breaking initiatives and keep abreast of developments in the frontier AI ecosystem. The team is made up of a Grade 6 Senior Economic Advisor, a G7 Economic Advisor, a G7 Social Researcher, and a HEO Economist. This is a brand-new role, and you’ll have lot of opportunity to shape the work.
A background in AI policy or technology is not essential. The adaptable nature of the team means you should be comfortable with and enjoy applying statistical techniques and research methods to a nascent and ever-changing policy area.
Across the three core missions of the AISI, some of the types of analytical work you may get involved in are:
This role will involve working closely with the AISI Research Unit. This is a team of academics, AI research scientists and software engineers, including senior alumni from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, start ups, and machine learning professors from top universities, who conduct model evaluations and other research into the potential risks from frontier AI models. You can find out more about the AISI’s approach to technical model evaluations at the following link:
Responsibilities
The successful person will be responsible for but not limited to:
Provide technical support on research and statistical methods for complex research projects. Within this, you will investigate different options and apply relevant research or statistical skills to do analysis and investigate options.
Who are we looking for?
Candidates should not be discouraged from applying if they do not have the desirable criteria.
You must be able to demonstrate that a) you satisfy the eligibility criteria and b) have the competence, at SEO grade for one of the analytical professions.
Eligibility requirements of the analytical professions can be found here: GSR (Government Social Research) For qualification route, must hold an undergraduate degree at a minimum of 2:2.The degree must contain substantial social research methods training (comprising around one-third of modules taken on the course) including quantitative research methods. For professional experience route, must hold an undergraduate degree at a minimum of 2:2, in any subject, or a degree equivalent (e.g. an advanced Certificate or Diploma from MRS), plus have at least 4 years’ social research practice experience. Social research practice experience consists of experience working in a research agency, market research agency or specialist research team. GSG (Government Statistical Group) a first or second class honours degree in a numerate subject (2:1 minimum for Assistant Statistician and 2:2 minimum for Statistical Officer) containing at least 25% taught statistical content (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Business Studies, Psychology, Geography or similar)Government Economic Service (GES): Must have a first or 2.1 honours bachelors degree (or international equivalent) with at least 50 per cent of economics in the two final years (or equivalent); or a Post Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) or a Masters degree in economics, including a substantial amount of taught macro and microeconomics.
Economic Adviser candidates must demonstrate substantial proven competence in applied economics as a professional economist. GORS (Government Operational Research Service): A degree at 2.1 (or equivalent) or an MSc in a highly numerate subject, or equivalent experience, and be able to demonstrate relevant experience in your career in a relevant profession.Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 7th April 2024
Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester
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