We’re hiring Research Scholars and Research Fellows at GovAI.
GovAI’s mission: help humanity navigate the transition to advanced AI through rigorous research and support for decision-makers across government, industry, and civil society.
Now open:
Research Scholar (12-month visiting position)
Flexible, career-development-focused role with wide latitude (policy / social science / technical research; advising; convening; launching applied initiatives). Structured support via supervision, mentorship, and regular feedback.
Comp (by experience/location):
- London £75k–£95k benefits
- DC $100k–$150k benefits
- Apply/info:
governance.ai/post/research-…
Research Fellow (2-year staff role, renewable)
For experienced researchers driving core AI governance agendas: independent policy-relevant research, contributing to strategy, mentoring junior researchers.
Comp (by experience/location):
- London £85k–£110k benefits
- DC $110k–$180k benefits
- Apply/info:
governance.ai/post/research-…
Research areas include: risk management, threat modeling, economics of AI, geopolitics, public policy, technical governance (and more).
Location/visas:
- Prefer London or DC, open to elsewhere. UK visa sponsorship available.
- US visa only in exceptional cases.
- Deadline: 23:59 AoE, Sun 15 Feb 2026.
- One shared application for both roles.
If this sounds like you (or someone you know), please apply/share.