AI policy resident ML, AI π
RAND
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AI policy resident π° Salary: $110,900 - 183,300 per year
At RAND we are looking for a ML, AI engineer!
π οΈ Our tech stack: AI, Support, Security, Machine-Learning
π Rquirements: - Experience conducting research or analysis on AI, emerging technologies, or technology governance, including AI policy, AI infrastructure, or semiconductor ecosystems. - Demonstrated technical literacy in AI systemsΒ and computing infrastructure, including understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and security-relevant risks (e.g., compute, models, data, or supply chains). - Proven ability to produce analytically rigorous research outputs, evidenced by policy reports, academic publications, technical memoranda, or similar professional work. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex technical or scientific concepts and their policy implications to non-technical audiences. - Established capability to manage or significantly contribute to complex, multi-stakeholder research or projects. - Familiarity with U.S. government institutions or policy audiences regarding technology, science, or national security issues (preferred). - Basic understanding of software systems, data analysis, or technical research processes to collaborate effectively with engineers and technical researchers (preferred). - Background in ethics, law, or philosophy, or demonstrated capacity to critically engage with normative and governance questions related to emerging technologies (preferred). - Ability to operate independently in unclear research settings and produce high-quality outputs on tight deadlines (preferred). - Experience mentoring or leading researchers or project teams (preferred).
π©βπ»π¨βπ» Your responsibilities are: - Lead or assist in AI security and policy research focused on securing AI systems, evaluating AI cyber capabilities, and exploring policy implications. - Conduct analysis of emerging AI security challenges, including threat models, system vulnerabilities, and priorities for security-oriented R&D. - Monitor and evaluate U.S. and international AI policy, legal, and governance developments pertinent to national and global security. - Present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through policy briefs, presentations, and written research documents in various engagements. - Enhance CASTs strategic and operational effectiveness through collaboration and support to senior AI Policy staff. - Align CAST AI policy with relevant initiatives across biosecurity and other national security efforts.
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Category: ML, AI Developer / Engineer Location address: C Street NW 1849, Washington, United States
Salary: $110,900 - 183,300 per year
Benefits & perks that we offer:
RAND - More about us and the role: We are RANDs Center on AI, Security, and Technology (CAST), seeking an AI Policy Resident to drive impactful research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, national or global security, and U.S. domestic and international policy. As a nonpartisan, nonprofit research organization, we are dedicated to delivering evidence-based solutions to public policy challenges. Our reputation for excellence stems from a commitment to quality, rigor, and objectivity. We are based in various locations, including Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA, Boston, MA, Santa Monica, CA, and Pittsburgh, PA, and offer a hybrid work model that combines remote and onsite options. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time-off.
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Requirements
- Experience conducting research or analysis on AI, emerging technologies, or technology governance, including AI policy, AI infrastructure, or semiconductor ecosystems.
- Demonstrated technical literacy in AI systems and computing infrastructure, including understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and security-relevant risks (e.g., compute, models, data, or supply chains).
- Proven ability to produce analytically rigorous research outputs, evidenced by policy reports, academic publications, technical memoranda, or similar professional work.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex technical or scientific concepts and their policy implications to non-technical audiences.
- Established capability to manage or significantly contribute to complex, multi-stakeholder research or projects.
- Familiarity with U.S. government institutions or policy audiences regarding technology, science, or national security issues (preferred).
- Basic understanding of software systems, data analysis, or technical research processes to collaborate effectively with engineers and technical researchers (preferred).
- Background in ethics, law, or philosophy, or demonstrated capacity to critically engage with normative and governance questions related to emerging technologies (preferred).
- Ability to operate independently in unclear research settings and produce high-quality outputs on tight deadlines (preferred).
- Experience mentoring or leading researchers or project teams (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Lead or assist in AI security and policy research focused on securing AI systems, evaluating AI cyber capabilities, and exploring policy implications.
- Conduct analysis of emerging AI security challenges, including threat models, system vulnerabilities, and priorities for security-oriented R&D.
- Monitor and evaluate U.S. and international AI policy, legal, and governance developments pertinent to national and global security.
- Present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through policy briefs, presentations, and written research documents in various engagements.
- Enhance CASTs strategic and operational effectiveness through collaboration and support to senior AI Policy staff.
- Align CAST AI policy with relevant initiatives across biosecurity and other national security efforts.
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