Remote AI Safety & Ethics Researcher

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,996,000 - 2,994,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work with flexible hours

Support for professional development

Conference attendance

Open-source collaboration

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote AI Ethics and Safety Researcher to advance responsible AI research. The role focuses on developing frameworks, methodologies, and best practices to ensure AI is safe, beneficial, and aligns with societal values.

You will publish findings, collaborate with international researchers, and contribute to open-source tools while working fully remotely with flexible hours. A PhD and strong publication record are required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in CS, AI, philosophy, ethics, or related field.
• Significant research in AI safety or ethics with publications.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML techniques and future capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research on AI safety, alignment, and ethical implications.
• Develop theoretical frameworks and practical methodologies for AI safety.
• Investigate risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Analyze societal impact and propose policy recommendations.
• Collaborate with researchers, ethicists, and AI developers.
• Publish findings in top-tier venues and present at conferences.
• Contribute to open-source tools and datasets related to AI safety.
• Stay abreast of AI ethics developments.
• Facilitate discussions and workshops on AI safety.

Skills

AI ethics

Research methodology

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Python

Formal methods

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science / AI / Philosophy / Ethics

Tools

Python

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote AI Ethics and Safety Researcher to advance responsible AI research. The role focuses on developing frameworks, methodologies, and best practices to ensure AI is safe, beneficial, and aligns with societal values.

You will publish findings, collaborate with international researchers, and contribute to open-source tools while working fully remotely with flexible hours. A PhD and strong publication record are required.