Research Assistant or Associate
University of Cambridge interdisciplinary research centre examining the nature, ethics and societal impact of artificial intelligence.
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About Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence
The Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (CFI) is an interdisciplinary University of Cambridge research centre. It researches AI’s opportunities and challenges, including transparency, consciousness, social AI, discrimination, democracy, geopolitics and environmental implications, with the aim of helping ensure AI is broadly beneficial.
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About the Role
You will work on research establishing red lines for AI using cognitive capability and propensity profiles. Your work will focus on AI evaluation and draw on artificial intelligence, technical AI safety, Bayesian statistics, causal modelling, psychology, and AI governance.
Requirements
- Hold a PhD for appointment at the Research Associate level
- Have submitted a PhD for appointment at the Research Assistant level before progressing to Research Associate upon award of the PhD
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on establishing red lines for AI using cognitive capability and propensity profiles
- Focus on AI evaluation
- Apply artificial intelligence, technical AI safety, Bayesian statistics, causal modelling, psychology, and AI governance
Hiring Process
Apply online; interviews are planned for the second week of November 2026.