Remote AI Risk Dynamics Lead Researcher

Future of Life Institute; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

CARMA is seeking a research lead to investigate offense-defense dynamics in AI, developing quantitative models and frameworks to forecast risk and safety implications. The role involves interdisciplinary methods and producing actionable insights for policymakers, developers, standards bodies, and evaluators.

The position focuses on grounding risk assessment in rigorous analysis, with publication history and collaboration across global partners. Remote work is available with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or higher in CS, Cybersecurity, Criminology, Security Studies, AI Policy, Risk Management, or related field.
• Experience with complex systems modeling, risk assessment methodologies, or security analysis.
• Understanding of dual-use technologies and AI governance.
• Knowledge of modern AI systems including LLMs, multimodal models, autonomous agents.
• Record of publications or research on technology risk, governance, or security.

Responsibilities

• Develop quantitative system dynamics models of AI risk landscapes.
• Design analytical models and simulations to identify policy leverage points.
• Expand offense/defense dynamics taxonomy and frameworks.
• Create frameworks using AI misuse and beneficial deployments for validation.
• Translate findings into guidance for policymakers, developers and standards bodies.

Skills

Complex systems modeling

Risk assessment methodologies

AI governance

Quality analysis of risk factors

Sociotechnical analysis

Public policy awareness

Education

M.Sc. or higher in CS / Cybersecurity / AI Policy / Risk Management

Tools

System dynamics modeling

Network theory

Job description

CARMA is seeking a research lead to investigate offense-defense dynamics in AI, developing quantitative models and frameworks to forecast risk and safety implications. The role involves interdisciplinary methods and producing actionable insights for policymakers, developers, standards bodies, and evaluators.

The position focuses on grounding risk assessment in rigorous analysis, with publication history and collaboration across global partners. Remote work is available with occasional travel.