NLManager/Director, Academic Programs
Institute for Law & AIRemoteGlobal catastrophic risksAI safetyManagementResearch
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Why this is on the board
There are still very few lawyers researching how the law can keep powerful AI systems in check, while governments are already writing legislation for them. Setting up fellowships and seminars here means helping decide who enters that young field. If some of those researchers later advise lawmakers, your selection carries through them into rules you could never have written yourself.
About the role
Lead or manage academic programmes supporting law and AI researchers through fellowships, events, and initiatives. - Design and execute research fellowships, workshops, and seminars connecting early-career and established scholars on AI governance and legal alignment. - Identify, attract, and select talented researchers; manage talent pipelines and evaluate programme impact through metrics and data analysis. - Build relationships with academic institutions and external experts; grow and develop t…
Requirements
| Language | English is enough |
|---|---|
| Work authorisation | Unclear |
| Screening | Not mentioned |
| Where you work | Remote · Remote |
| Level | Mid level |
| Salary | USD 100.000–USD 280.000 |
| Posted | 14 October 2026 |
| Closes | 1 November 2026 |
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