Research position on AI at Future of Humanity Institute

[Daniel Dewey]

Hello magicians!

The Future of Humanity Institute has a research position on long-term AI safety open. I work at FHI currently, and it's been an excellent place to do research. The deadline is April 27, but even if it's too late for you to apply or it doesn't fit with your plans, please keep an eye on FHI for future similar jobs; we hope to get more funding for similar positions.

Apply here!

Research Fellow in Artificial Intelligence Safety
Faculty of Philosophy, Future of Humanity Institute, Suite 1, Littlegate House, Oxford

Grade 7: £30,434 - £37,394 p.a.
Applications are invited for a full-time Research Fellow in Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety within the Future of Humanity Institute (FHI) at Oxford University. This post is fixed-term for 2 years from the date of appointment (1 June 2015, or as soon as possible thereafter). 

The postholder, who will occupy an office at the Future of Humanity Institute in central Oxford, will work closely with Professor Nick Bostrom and other members of the FHI, and with external collaborators. The postholder will conduct independent research related to the long-term safety of machine intelligence, including technical issues in AI control. The balance between the theoretical and practical aspects of the post is flexible and will be tailored to the research interests of the successful applicant. The Research Fellow will be expected to produce a number of publications, single and/or co-authored.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong evidence of relevant research potential in the indicated area. Outstanding analytical skills and the ability to engage with results and methods of computer science are essential. A Bachelor's degree (2.1 or above, or international equivalent) in mathematics, computer science, statistics, or other relevant subject is essential. A PhD is desirable but not required. Expertise in machine learning is desirable but not required.

Best,

Daniel