AI Policy Lead: Policy Outreach & Evidence Strategy

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking an AI Policy Lead for the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab. This role supports senior staff in creating policy outreach materials including publications and grant proposals, manages a sector-specific research fund, and provides evidence support to policymakers.

Candidates must have a Master’s degree in economics or a related field and at least eight years of relevant experience. Preferred skills include training in AI or technology product development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required, significant training in economics.
• Minimum eight years of relevant work experience.
• Training in computer science or AI topics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit policy outreach materials including reports and presentations.
• Manage a sector-specific competitive research fund.
• Provide evidence support to policymakers.

Skills

Economics research

Randomized evaluations

International development policy

Machine learning

Education

Master's degree in economics, public policy, or international development

Job description

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking an AI Policy Lead for the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab. This role supports senior staff in creating policy outreach materials including publications and grant proposals, manages a sector-specific research fund, and provides evidence support to policymakers.

Candidates must have a Master’s degree in economics or a related field and at least eight years of relevant experience. Preferred skills include training in AI or technology product development.