AI Safety Replication Program Lead

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago invites applications for the Second Look Program Lead at XLab, a position focused on co-founding and co-leading a new replication-centric AI safety program. You will shape research agenda, mentor fellows, and contribute to publication quality and program reputation.

The role includes fundraising, external representation, and potential extension beyond the pilot depending on grants. The position is based at the University of Chicago’s XLab, with a ~12 month horizon.

Qualifications

• Education: college or university degree in a related field.
• Work experience: 2–5 years in a related discipline.
• Certifications: none specified.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-priority replication papers with Second Look criteria.
• Co-lead the Summer Fellowship cohort and supervise fellows.
• Own a subset of replications, contribute to design and write-ups.
• Set and enforce publication standards across outputs and outreach.
• Represent the program at conferences and in research forums.
• Assist fundraising and sustainability planning for the pilot.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/ML/Statistics

Tools

Python

PyTorch

Git/GitHub

Job description

The University of Chicago invites applications for the Second Look Program Lead at XLab, a position focused on co-founding and co-leading a new replication-centric AI safety program. You will shape research agenda, mentor fellows, and contribute to publication quality and program reputation.

The role includes fundraising, external representation, and potential extension beyond the pilot depending on grants. The position is based at the University of Chicago’s XLab, with a ~12 month horizon.