NLExpression of Interest in a Future Role
Global catastrophic risksPandemics and biosecurityFinancePolicy
Why this is on the board
In this role you don't do research yourself, but you help decide which research gets done. In a field as small as biosecurity around pandemic risks that AI could increase, a single well-chosen grant can determine whether a research group starts at all, and so your judgement carries through into the work of everyone you fund. The same goes for a wrong choice.
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About the role
Sentinel Bio seeks a Program Officer to advance biosecurity initiatives addressing AI-enabled pandemic risks through funding and partnerships. - Identify and fund promising biosecurity efforts; manage grants, evaluate proposals, and monitor grantee progress. - Build relationships with researchers, institutions, and stakeholders across biosecurity, AI, and philanthropy sectors. - Requires 3+ years in program management, grants administration, or related field; biosecurity or AI governance expe…
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