Remote AI Alignment Grant Proposal Writer

AI Alignment Foundation; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AI Alignment Foundation seeks an exceptional Technical Grant Writer to turn AI alignment research ideas into fundable proposals. This role centers on writing and proposal development from papers, discussions and funder requirements to independently craft clear, rigorous grant materials.

You will translate complex AI concepts into accessible funder language, tailor proposals to priorities, and work with researchers while keeping a high bar for accuracy and quality.

Qualifications

• Excellent writer and editor with very high standards.
• Reads AI/ML research papers and understands core ideas.
• Can turn incomplete information into clear structure.
• Judges what can reasonably be claimed and how to state uncertainty.
• Iterates quickly and accepts feedback with composure.
• Grant-writing or research/AI safety experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and refine grant proposals, LOIs, and funder materials.
• Turn early-stage ideas into coherent proposals with goals and milestones.
• Translate technical AI alignment research into funder-friendly language.
• Tailor proposals to funder priorities and requirements.
• Collaborate with researchers while minimizing researcher time.
• Use AI tools while upholding high accuracy and quality.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Translate research

Structure and clarity

Judgment on claims

Iterate with feedback

Job description

AI Alignment Foundation seeks an exceptional Technical Grant Writer to turn AI alignment research ideas into fundable proposals. This role centers on writing and proposal development from papers, discussions and funder requirements to independently craft clear, rigorous grant materials.

You will translate complex AI concepts into accessible funder language, tailor proposals to priorities, and work with researchers while keeping a high bar for accuracy and quality.