Economist, AI Risk & Global Economic Dynamics

Future Of Life Institute; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Cape Town is seeking an innovative economist to join their Geostrategic Dynamics team. This role involves developing models to analyze systemic risks from advanced AI and providing insights to policymakers. The organization values intellectual autonomy and collaboration with interdisciplinary experts. Candidates should hold an advanced degree in Economics and possess a strong publication record. This position does not provide visa sponsorship for international candidates.

Benefits

Good benefits for U.S. employees

Qualifications

• Must have expertise in labor economics and international economics.
• Demonstrates the ability to rethink traditional economic models.
• Strong interest in AI's systemic risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop economic models to anticipate systemic risks from AI.
• Build scenarios for economic disruptions due to AI.
• Translate economic risk analyses into actionable insights.

Skills

Rethinking economic models

Strong publication record

Excellent writing skills

Critical thinking skills

Systems thinking capability

Comfortable with uncertainty

Familiarity with US and EU policies

Education

Advanced degree in Economics (PhD preferred)

Tools

Python

R

Rust

Job description

A leading research organization in Cape Town is seeking an innovative economist to join their Geostrategic Dynamics team. This role involves developing models to analyze systemic risks from advanced AI and providing insights to policymakers. The organization values intellectual autonomy and collaboration with interdisciplinary experts. Candidates should hold an advanced degree in Economics and possess a strong publication record. This position does not provide visa sponsorship for international candidates.