Minimum qualifications:
- PhD in Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Economics, Law, Psychology, Science, Technology, and Society (STS), HCI, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience with machine learning or artificial intelligence research.
- 2 years of experience conducting research in one or more of the following areas: law, political institutions, economics, sociology, or AI and human relationships.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in applying experimental ideas.
- Experience developing new research methodologies.
- Experience with cross-functional or interdisciplinary collaboration, including across timezones.
- Experience communicating complex research findings to diverse audiences.
- Track record of publication on AI-related topics.
- Interest in AI safety, ensuring AI development benefits humanity, and translating research into real-world impact.
About the job
At DeepMind, we've built a unique culture and work environment where long-term ambitious research can flourish. We are seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join our team and contribute to groundbreaking research that will help uncover the path to positive Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) futures. Key questions surround the potential political, economic, social and cultural effects of AGI on human society.
In this role, you will explore the profound impact of what comes after AGI. Key responsibilities include defining critical research questions across different domains, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, and conducting experiments to advance our mission.
Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity’s most transformative inventions. At Google DeepMind, we are a pioneering AI lab with exceptional interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges and accelerate high-quality product innovation for billions of users. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, ensuring safety and ethics are always our highest priority.
We are pushing the boundaries across multiple domains. Our global teams offer diverse learning opportunities and varied career pathways for those driven to achieve exceptional results through collective effort.
Responsibilities
- Lead future-oriented research projects exploring the influence of AGI on domains such as political institutions, sociology, economics, law and human relationships.
- Develop and conduct in-depth studies to analyze AGI's potential societal impacts across key impact areas.
- Engage in collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams, including external partners, to drive research forward.
- Build and refine measurement infrastructure and evaluation frameworks for a systematic evaluation of AGI's societal effects, using AI-enabled advances in social science methodology.
- Dive deep into specific areas to improve our understanding of the impact of AGI, and create the map of potential outcomes.
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