Institutional Resilience Researcher

These roles will remain open until filled, with a preference for applications before June 15th. Early applications are encouraged.

If you have any issues applying, please email careers@iaps.ai.

Key Information

• Title:

• Annual salary ranges:

• Location: remote (we are able to hire in most countries), with a preference for candidates who are based or would be willing to relocate to Washington, D.C., London, or the San Francisco Bay Area (visa sponsorship potentially available).

• Job type: full-time preferred, permanent position

• Start date:

• Application deadline:

IAPS is hiring

About IAPS

The Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (IAPS) is a nonpartisan think tank that produces forward-looking policy research to address the implications of advanced artificial intelligence, from today’s frontier models to potential AGI and beyond. Our work equips policymakers and industry leaders to protect innovation while navigating high-magnitude risks and opportunities at the intersection of AI, national security, and geopolitics.

Our work includes:

• Conducting forward-looking policy research in areas including preparedness, information and supply chain security, and international coordination needed to navigate strategic competition with adversaries who may misuse AI.

• Cultivating policy talent — IAPS is forging a community of researchers and practitioners from across many policy areas and backgrounds to meet this critical moment.

• Providing relevant and timely insights to stakeholders across Congress, the executive branch, industry, academia, and civil society.

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About the Roles

Key Responsibilities

What We Are Looking For

Skills and competencies

What We Offer

Compensation

• Annual salary ranges:  

  • Research Associate: $61,000 - $70,000 USD

  • Researcher: $71,000 - $110,000 USD

  • Senior Researcher: $111,000 - $130,000 USD

  • Research Manager: $110,000 - $130,000 USD

• Compensation is paid in your local currency. For example, if you are a UK resident, we would pay the equivalent to the amounts above but in GBP.

• The exact salary will be based on the candidate’s prior relevant experience and location (candidates in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and London will receive relatively higher salaries), according to IAPS’s salary algorithm.

Other Benefits

• Comprehensive global benefits package, including generous health insurance. 

• Generous paid time off (PTO) leave and unpaid leave, including:

• Unlimited vacation with a minimum 30 days off per year (incl. public local holidays, vacation time, and “mandated” 3-weeks total mid- and end-year organization-wide breaks).

• Unlimited (within reason) personal and sick leave.

• Parental leave - up to 6-9 months of a combination of paid and unpaid parental leave that can be taken prior to and/or during the first 2 years after a child’s birth or adoption. 

• Technology stipend of the equivalent of $2000 USD every 3 years that can be used to cover costs of purchasing work and office equipment.

• Annual team retreat and other opportunities for paid travel of generally 1-2 weeks per trip, including stipends to help cover the cost of dependent care while traveling.

• We encourage proactive professional development and offer learning opportunities, including conferences and workshops.

Additional Information

• Location: These roles are fully remote, and we are able to legally hire in most countries. However, candidates based in Washington D.C., San Francisco Bay Area, or London can expect to receive a higher salary to reflect the added value of in-person stakeholder outreach in these locations of interest to our organization.

  • In certain cases, we may be able to provide visa sponsorship to the US or UK and help candidates relocate. If you have questions about whether we can hire or provide visa sponsorship in another country and if this will influence your decision about applying, please contact careers@iaps.ai before submitting your application.

• Hours: This is a full-time role, based on a 40-hour work week. We seek candidates who can commit to at least 32 hours per week. Please note that the salary is based on a 40-hour work week and will be prorated accordingly.

• Travel: These roles have opportunities for business travel. However, all travel is optional and travel is not required to take this position. Trips are fully paid and may involve visits to Washington D.C., San Francisco, or London, one team retreat annually, and relevant conferences.

• Language: Please submit all of your application materials in English and note that we require professional level English proficiency.

• Accessibility: We’re committed to running an inclusive and accessible hiring process. We warmly invite you to reach out to careers@iaps.ai with any accommodation requests.

• Inclusivity: IAPS is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and supportive community. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

Our Hiring Process

There are 4 evaluation stages for the Researcher and Research Manager roles: 

1. Application questions and initial screening

2. Written task

3. Interview

4. Reference checks

Occasionally, we may insert a brief additional step, such as a short interview or a small task, to help us fairly assess candidates before the larger written task. If used, this step will take no more than an hour. We aim to run a fair, timely, and transparent process, and all applicants will receive a response.

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Note Before Applying: Please do not include a cover letter, photograph, or headshot of yourself, or any personal information that is not relevant to the role for which you’re applying (including marital status, age, identity traits, etc.). Additionally, please do not ask our staff members involved in the hiring process to meet with you – to ensure fairness, we try to minimize these interactions, and requests for meetings with the hiring committee members during the process will be declined. 

Contact: Please email careers@iaps.ai if you have any questions.