AI Governance Researcher / Research Manager
Active Beijing- and Singapore-based social enterprise conducting AI-safety and governance research, advisory work, convenings, policy engagement, and frontier-model risk monitoring.
About Concordia AI
Concordia AI aims to steer AI development toward transformative benefits while mitigating risks. Its current work includes advising policymakers and AI labs, supporting AI-safety communities, promoting international cooperation, publishing research, and independently evaluating frontier-model risks.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will research and analyse AI safety and governance developments in Singapore and Southeast Asia. You will produce original publications and policy recommendations, engage with policymakers and other stakeholders, and help plan and deliver international conferences, workshops, and related engagements.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as public policy, international relations, political science, AI or technology governance, or a related discipline
- Strong research, analytical, and English-language writing skills, with experience producing high-quality research, policy analysis, or other written outputs; and/or experience organising international conferences, workshops, roundtables, or other policy convenings
- Previous research or professional experience relating to AI safety, governance, or technology policy
- Familiarity with Singapore's AI policy and governance landscape
- Ability to build relationships with AI policy and governance communities in Singapore, Southeast Asia, and internationally
- Basic Mandarin reading and listening skills for internal team communication
Responsibilities
- Conduct and, depending on experience, lead original research and writing on Singapore's AI safety and governance
- Publish future State of AI Safety in Singapore reports
- Develop policy analysis and recommendations on AI governance issues relevant to Singapore, Southeast Asia, and international developments
- Support the planning and delivery of international convenings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements in Singapore
Benefits
- Work visa application support
- Option to work remotely for up to 3 months per year
- Opportunities to co-work in the Beijing office
- International travel opportunities for conferences, convenings, and work-related engagements
Hiring Process
Written application form → online written test → 2 online interviews → 2-day in-person work trial