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Position Overview
About the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is dedicated to enhancing AI safety for the benefit of society. Our mission is to advocate for responsible practices in advanced technology by assembling a talented group of technical experts.
We have significant goals and a pressing need for action.
- Innovate and Assess Advanced AI Systems: Identifying safety-critical capabilities, evaluating societal implications, and improving security measures.
- Develop Governance Tools for AI: Crafting frameworks and methodologies to assess safety and societal impacts, and predicting how technical advancements can shape AI governance.
- Promote Information Sharing: Creating effective channels for communication with national and international stakeholders.
Our team includes seasoned professionals from leading organizations and academic institutions. We are currently on the lookout for exceptional technical talent worldwide to help us establish international standards for AI safety.
As we anticipate the emergence of more advanced AI models, our commitment to promoting safe and responsible AI development is increasingly vital.
Core Values:
- Diverse Perspectives: Valuing a variety of backgrounds and experiences as essential to our success.
- Collaborative Environment: Fostering teamwork, open collaboration, and appreciating contributions of all sizes.
- Innovation and Impact: Committed to achieving meaningful progress in AI safety and capability, encouraging innovative thinking and bold ideas.
- Inclusive Culture: Creating a welcoming environment where every individual feels valued and can contribute authentically. We believe that embracing diversity enhances innovation and decision-making.
Role Description
About the Research Team
The Autonomous Systems team is focused on addressing the catastrophic risks associated with autonomous AI technologies.
Our strategy involves analyzing potential hazards from autonomous systems, developing tools to measure and predict these risks, and collaborating with other teams to ensure our research informs practical AI safety measures and policy recommendations.
The Autonomous Systems Team is currently seeking motivated Research Scientists and Research Engineers to contribute to our mission of mitigating catastrophic risks from autonomous AI.
We have openings for individuals with varying levels of experience and expertise.
You will be part of one of our specialized research sub-teams:
- Agents Team: Focusing on the research and engineering of agent systems that exceed current state-of-the-art models.
- Self-Improvement Team: Examining risks related to uncontrolled self-enhancement of AI models.
- Auto-Replication Team: Investigating risks associated with autonomous AI replicating itself across different hardware or devices.
- Manipulation & Deception Team: Advancing research on identifying manipulation and deception by autonomous systems.
As a Research Scientist/Engineer, you will collaborate within a dedicated research team, contributing to guiding research directions, resolving technical challenges, and enhancing the quality of our research outputs.
You will receive mentorship from industry experts and have opportunities to engage with renowned researchers in the field.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for candidates with a blend of specific skills, experience, and attitudes suited for either Research Scientist or Research Engineer roles.
For those with a stronger engineering background:
- Extensive experience in producing high-quality code.
- A proven history of designing and maintaining complex technical products or delivering high-quality academic work.
- Demonstrated ability to drive progress, mentor peers, and foster technical excellence.
We are hiring individuals at various levels of experience within this team. The final title and compensation will be determined during the recruitment process, and we encourage all interested candidates to consider applying.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Python programming and familiarity with its best practices and broader ecosystem.
- Research experience, such as a PhD in a technical field or publications in reputable conferences.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in leading research environments.
Benefits
The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Generous pension contributions.
- Increasing annual leave based on tenure.
- Access to professional development opportunities.
- Employee discounts for various services and products.
- Hybrid working policy allowing for a mix of office and remote work.
