NLProgram Lead, Career Transition Grants
BlueDot ImpactRemote
Why this is on the board
Anyone who wants to move into AI safety, the research into how to keep increasingly powerful AI systems safe and controllable, often has to retrain for months without an income, and that holds suitable people back. In this role you decide each year on tens of millions in grants for that move, so with one good decision you are putting not your own hours to work but someone else's entire career, in a field where few people work yet.
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About the role
Manage and deploy tens of millions in annual funding to support exceptional individuals transitioning to AI safety careers. - Evaluate and approve grant applications from candidates seeking to pursue AI safety work full-time. - Build relationships with grantees, monitor their progress and provide strategic guidance throughout their career transitions. - Develop and refine grant programme criteria, eligibility requirements and funding allocation strategies. - Collaborate with the broader team…
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