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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 public good. Our objective is to foster responsible actions in advanced technology by bringing together a talented group of technical experts.
We are driven by ambitious goals and a commitment to timely action.
- Research 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, while predicting how technical advancements can shape AI governance.
- Promote Information Sharing: Creating effective channels for communication with both national and international stakeholders.
Our team is composed of seasoned professionals from leading organizations, including major tech firms and governmental bodies, as well as machine learning specialists from top academic institutions. We are actively seeking exceptional technical talent worldwide to contribute to the establishment of international AI safety standards.
As we anticipate the emergence of more advanced AI models, our mission to advocate for safe and responsible AI development is increasingly urgent.
Core Values:
- Diverse Perspectives: Valuing a wide range of backgrounds and experiences as essential to our success.
- Collaborative Environment: Emphasizing 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: Fostering an inclusive atmosphere that allows every individual to feel valued and contribute authentically, enhancing innovation and decision-making.
Job Responsibilities
About the Research Team
The Autonomous Systems research team is focused on addressing catastrophic risks associated with autonomous AI technologies.
Our strategy includes analyzing potential risks from autonomous systems, creating tools to measure and predict these risks, and collaborating with other teams to ensure our research informs real-world AI safety practices and policy recommendations.
The Autonomous Systems Team is currently seeking highly motivated Research Scientists and Research Engineers to contribute to our mission of addressing catastrophic risks from autonomous AI.
We have openings for individuals with varying levels of experience and expertise.
You will be integrated into one of our specialized research sub-teams:
- Agents Team: Focusing on researching and developing agent systems that exceed current state-of-the-art models.
- Self-Improvement Team: Examining risks associated with uncontrolled self-enhancement of AI models.
- Auto-Replication Team: Investigating risks linked to 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 or Engineer, you will collaborate within a dedicated research team, contributing to shaping research directions, solving technical challenges, and improving 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 candidates 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 research.
- Demonstrated ability to drive progress, mentor peers, and cultivate technical excellence.
We are open to hiring individuals at various levels of experience within this team. Final title and compensation will be determined during the recruitment process, and we encourage all qualified candidates to consider this opportunity.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Python programming and familiarity with its best practices and broader ecosystem.
- Research experience, such as a PhD in a relevant technical field or publications in reputable conferences.
- Experience working 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.
