AI Safety & Takeoff Forecasting Scientist

P-Zero Research; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

P-Zero Research in the United States is seeking an experienced economist to own a research agenda focused on AI takeoff modeling and risk forecasting. You will develop models and estimate key parameters using unique data from frontier labs, contributing to a public benefit mission.

The role emphasizes empirical research, experimental design, and causal inference, with collaboration across engineering teams to run large-scale experiments and translate findings into policy-relevant proposals for

Qualifications

• PhD in economics or equivalent research experience.
• Proven ability in empirical research and experimental design.
• Experience with structural estimation and causal inference.
• Interest in AI safety and alignment with our mission.

Responsibilities

• Own a research agenda end to end, developing models of AI takeoff.
• Test drivers of forecasts through large-scale experiments with frontier models.
• Collaborate with engineers to run experiments and design safety-focused proposals.

Skills

Empirical research

Structural estimation

Causal inference

Economics of innovation

Experimental design

Education

PhD in economics

Job description

P-Zero Research in the United States is seeking an experienced economist to own a research agenda focused on AI takeoff modeling and risk forecasting. You will develop models and estimate key parameters using unique data from frontier labs, contributing to a public benefit mission.

The role emphasizes empirical research, experimental design, and causal inference, with collaboration across engineering teams to run large-scale experiments and translate findings into policy-relevant proposals for