NLSenior Advisor, Advanced Guardrails for AI-Induced Incidents
Institute for Security and Technology (IST)RemoteGlobal catastrophic risksAI safetyResearchPolicy
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Why this is on the board
Governments have barely any playbook for the moment an AI system unexpectedly slips out of human control. Whoever draws up the first analyses and emergency procedures now, and turns them into advice for policymakers, will probably help shape what such rules look like. It remains advice, though: the decision lies with others.
About the role
Advise on AI loss-of-control prevention, safeguards, and incident response strategies through research and stakeholder engagement. - Lead research on AI capabilities, risks, and loss-of-control scenarios; assess technical and institutional prevention approaches. - Engage researchers, AI developers, and government stakeholders; convene expert workshops and structured analytical exercises. - Translate technical research into actionable policy recommendations and contribute to publications and b…
Requirements
| Language | English is enough |
|---|---|
| Work authorisation | Unclear |
| Screening | Not mentioned |
| Where you work | Remote · Remote |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | USD 100.000 |
| Posted | 14 September 2026 |
| Closes | No closing date given |
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