Regulatory and Legal Policy Expert
Berkeley-based nonprofit researching advanced AI agents’ capabilities and motivations to reduce loss-of-control risks.
Maintainer signals as of 9/25/2026
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About Palisade Research
Palisade Research conducts empirical research on frontier AI behavior and strategic capabilities, alongside policy engagement and public communication about risks from advanced AI agents.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will conduct detailed policy research, draft floor-ready legislative text, create executive-branch proposals and Federal Register filings, assess the feasibility of policy mechanisms, support the Head of Policy, and advocate recommendations with government, media, and nonprofit audiences.
Requirements
- Familiarity with AI national security risks, including loss of control, recursive self-improvement, catastrophic misuse, and rapid AI capability growth
- Legal, regulatory, Executive Branch, or Congressional background
- At least 5 years of effective policy advocacy across stakeholders
- Understanding of DC policy processes, communities, and mechanisms
Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Policy
- Conduct detailed policy research
- Develop floor-ready legislative text
- Develop executive-branch proposals and Federal Register filings
- Assess the feasibility of policy mechanisms
- Advocate for policy recommendations with government, media, and nonprofit audiences
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Unlimited PTO