Research Scientist, AI Ethics & Human Values

Google LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DeepMind in London is seeking a Research Scientist to tackle foundational philosophical questions about AGI, ethics, and human values. The role focuses on defining critical research questions across domains, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and conducting experiments to advance responsible AI research.

The successful candidate will work on guiding projects that explore the influence of AGI on philosophy, institutions, sociology, and law, while contributing to robust alignment with

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Philosophy, Political Science, Economics, Law, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of research experience in one or more focus areas (value alignment, AI institutions and governance, human-AI relationships, or societal impact of AGI).
• Experience working with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Responsibilities

• Guide research projects exploring the influence of AGI on domains such as philosophy, political institutions, sociology, economics, law and human relationships.
• Develop and conduct in-depth studies to understand the philosophical implications of AGI, helping to ensure that it is robustly aligned with human values.
• Engage in collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams, including external partners, to drive research forward.
• Conduct deep research into specific areas to improve our understanding of the impact of AGI, and create the map of potential outcomes.
• Build and refine measurement infrastructure and evaluation frameworks for a systematic evaluation of AGI.

Skills

3 years research

AI/ML experience

Education

PhD degree in Philosophy or related field

Job description

DeepMind in London is seeking a Research Scientist to tackle foundational philosophical questions about AGI, ethics, and human values. The role focuses on defining critical research questions across domains, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and conducting experiments to advance responsible AI research.

The successful candidate will work on guiding projects that explore the influence of AGI on philosophy, institutions, sociology, and law, while contributing to robust alignment with