University of Oxford

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FHI is a multidisciplinary research institute at the University of Oxford. Academics at FHI bring the tools of mathematics, philosophy, and the social and natural sciences to bear on big-picture questions about humanity and its prospects.

We currently have open research positions at several levels of seniority, and will make up to 11 appointments. Relevant areas include: Macrostrategy, Technical AI safety, Governance of AI, Biosecurity, AI ethics and philosophy of mind, Transparency and surveillance, Philosophical foundations, Grand futures, Cooperative principles and institutions, AI ethics, AI capabilities, and Nanotechnology.

Researchers are required to hold a first degree, with evidence of research potential in a relevant field. You would be expected to pursue research projects with guidance from more experienced team members.

We are interested in applicants with a strong foundation in economics and an interest in broader questions, to help shed light on crucial considerations that might reshape our understanding of the future or of how to evaluate different possible outcomes, especially in the context of technology strategy. Application deadline: 16 August 2019. More information on this role, as well as roles at different levels of seniority: https://www.fhi.ox.ac.uk/researcher-positions/