Research Assistant / Associate (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge invites applications for two Research Assistant / Associate roles at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (CFI) within the Institute for Technology and Humanity (ITH). The positions are full-time for 24 months, with a December start date preferred.

The successful candidates will work on a project to establish 'red lines' for AI using cognitive capability and propensity profiles, drawing from AI, statistics, psychology, and governance.

Qualifications

• PhD must be completed for Associate grade; submitted PhD acceptable for Assistant grade.
• Experience in AI evaluation and interdisciplinary research is desired.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to establishing 'red lines' for AI using cognitive capability and propensity profiles.
• Work on AI Evaluation drawing from AI safety, Bayesian statistics and causal modelling.
• Collaborate across disciplines including psychology and AI governance.

Skills

Cognitive profiling

Bayesian statistics

Causal modelling

Interdisciplinary research

AI governance

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

The Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (CFI), with the Institute for Technology and Humanity (ITH) at the University of Cambridge invites applications for two Research Assistant / Associates. The appointment will be full-time, for 24 months in the first instance (ideal start date 1st of December, or soon after that).The successful candidates will work on a project focused on establishing \"red lines\" for AI using cognitive capability and propensity profiles.The work will focus on AI Evaluation and will be drawing from multiple disciplines, but primarily from artificial intelligence, technical AI safety, Bayesian statistics and causal modelling, psychology and AI governance.Appointment at the Research Associate level is dependent on the award of a PhD. This is a postdoctoral-level appointment, those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at the Research Assistant -Grade 5, which will be amended to Research Associate-Grade 7 once the award of the PhD has been conferred.CFI is a highly interdisciplinary research centre addressing the challenges and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence (AI). Based at the University of Cambridge, the Centre has close links with industry, policymakers, and many academic disciplines.In order for your application to be considered, please upload the following:Curriculum Vitae (CV)A Covering Letter of no more than 1,000 words. This should detail relevant experience and interests with particular regard to this projectThe names and contact details of two referees who are familiar with your work.If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Jose Hernandez-Orallo at [e-mail]. For questions on the application process, please contact the School's HR Team on [e-mail] closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Sunday 1st of November 2026. Interviews are planned for the second week of November, subject to change.Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.Please quote reference GO51404 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.Apply online