Inside Higher Ed
Research or Senior Fellow - Frontier AI
Inside Higher Ed, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Research or Senior Fellow – Frontier AI
Location:
500 First St NW 7th Floor, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Open Date:
Oct 13, 2025
Deadline:
Nov 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description The Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) is currently seeking candidates to lead our Frontier AI research efforts, either as a Research Fellow or Senior Fellow (depending on experience).
About the Research CSET plans to expand our work on issues related to the cutting‑edge, general‑purpose AI systems known as “frontier AI.” Building on work by CSET's CyberAI Project, Foundational Research Grants program, and other teams, this research aims to give policymakers and other stakeholders greater clarity about the general‑purpose AI frontier, including current capabilities, use cases, and risks; where the frontier might move next, including the prospects of developing artificial general intelligence or “superintelligence” and the factors that likely to alter those prospects; and how new evidence should affect our picture of what to expect.
Key areas for examination include investigating Chinese frontier AI efforts, monitoring the development and deployment of increasingly capable AI agents, making sense of conflicting evidence around capabilities and risks, and assessing compute demands of frontier systems. Understanding why experts disagree about key frontier AI issues and exploring what those issues mean for policy will be recurring themes across projects.
About the Role You will help lead and coordinate CSET's Frontier AI research, including shaping priorities, laying out an overall research strategy, overseeing the execution of the research and production of reports, and helping to hire and manage supporting researchers, including (Sr.) Research Analysts and Student Research Assistants. Additionally, CSET Fellows frequently interact with international organizations, act as a connector between industry and government, and serve as subject matter experts for the media.
Responsibilities
Interpret and analyze technical AI/ML research (e.g., large language models, multimodal systems, reinforcement learning) and distill complex findings into clear, policy‑relevant insights.
Work with empirical data and use qualitative methods, such as in-depth interviews, and other research approaches to support policy recommendations.
Lead research projects, communicate findings in clear writing and presentations understandable to non‑experts, brief policymakers, participate in public events, and manage and mentor CSET's Research Analysts, Research Assistants, and student affiliates.
Collaborate with other CSET lines of research with common interests and relevant expertise.
Work closely with CSET's data team to conduct empirical analyses.
Report to CSET's Director of Analysis.
Strong Candidates We are looking for candidates with the analytic tradecraft necessary to understand, track, and evaluate issues related to cutting‑edge AI systems and their broader implications. This does not require experience across every aspect of AI research and policy, but a strong candidate will have deep familiarity with the frontier AI landscape as well as expertise in at least one of the following areas:
Chinese AI research, policy, and deployment
Ongoing debates around safety, security, and governance of frontier AI systems, including around dangerous capabilities, loss of control risks, and systemic effects
Compute requirements, scaling laws, and infrastructure challenges
Applied experience in developing, training, deploying, or evaluating large‑scale AI models
Requirements for All Candidates
Graduate (Master’s, JD, PhD) degree in a relevant field
Ability to conduct research, write, brief, and manage others with limited need for supervision
Familiarity with interpreting and visualizing data
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills
Curiosity and enthusiasm
Collaborative attitude; demonstrated ability to work in‑and lead‑teams
Project or team management experience
Proficiency with office productivity tools like Google Docs and Microsoft Office
Ability to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Requirements for Those Applying As Research Fellow
At least 3 years of experience in research and policy analysis
Familiarity with interpreting and visualizing data
Requirements for Those Applying As Senior Fellow
At least 5 years of public service in senior roles OR 10 years of experience in progressive roles in the private sector
Experience in policy‑making, research and development leadership, corporate leadership roles, or analysis experience is desirable
Comfort working in a matrixed/multi‑disciplinary environment
Demonstrated experience and proficiency in mentoring, professional development, and the creation of an inclusive environment within which employees can develop and grow effectively
Motivated, enthusiastic, and self‑driven
Significant experience coaching and mentoring junior analysts/researchers in analytic and research tradecraft
EEO Statement GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Instructions We encourage anyone interested in this subject area to submit an application, even those unsure of their candidacy. A complete application must include the following:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter that addresses the following questions: Why are you applying to this position/CSET? What level (Research or Senior Fellow) are you applying for? Provide an example of a recent development (technical, commercial, or geopolitical) related to advanced AI models that you believe has important policy implications. What makes it significant?
Writing Samples (2): Please provide two writing samples. Ideally these samples would be policy‑oriented research and sole‑authored, but any self‑selected writing sample of at least two pages (e.g., class paper, prior project work, etc.) is acceptable.
Salary Research Fellows: $100,000–$130,000 per year; Senior Fellows: $160,000–$190,000 per year.
How to Apply For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/174866
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500 First St NW 7th Floor, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Open Date:
Oct 13, 2025
Deadline:
Nov 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description The Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) is currently seeking candidates to lead our Frontier AI research efforts, either as a Research Fellow or Senior Fellow (depending on experience).
About the Research CSET plans to expand our work on issues related to the cutting‑edge, general‑purpose AI systems known as “frontier AI.” Building on work by CSET's CyberAI Project, Foundational Research Grants program, and other teams, this research aims to give policymakers and other stakeholders greater clarity about the general‑purpose AI frontier, including current capabilities, use cases, and risks; where the frontier might move next, including the prospects of developing artificial general intelligence or “superintelligence” and the factors that likely to alter those prospects; and how new evidence should affect our picture of what to expect.
Key areas for examination include investigating Chinese frontier AI efforts, monitoring the development and deployment of increasingly capable AI agents, making sense of conflicting evidence around capabilities and risks, and assessing compute demands of frontier systems. Understanding why experts disagree about key frontier AI issues and exploring what those issues mean for policy will be recurring themes across projects.
About the Role You will help lead and coordinate CSET's Frontier AI research, including shaping priorities, laying out an overall research strategy, overseeing the execution of the research and production of reports, and helping to hire and manage supporting researchers, including (Sr.) Research Analysts and Student Research Assistants. Additionally, CSET Fellows frequently interact with international organizations, act as a connector between industry and government, and serve as subject matter experts for the media.
Responsibilities
Interpret and analyze technical AI/ML research (e.g., large language models, multimodal systems, reinforcement learning) and distill complex findings into clear, policy‑relevant insights.
Work with empirical data and use qualitative methods, such as in-depth interviews, and other research approaches to support policy recommendations.
Lead research projects, communicate findings in clear writing and presentations understandable to non‑experts, brief policymakers, participate in public events, and manage and mentor CSET's Research Analysts, Research Assistants, and student affiliates.
Collaborate with other CSET lines of research with common interests and relevant expertise.
Work closely with CSET's data team to conduct empirical analyses.
Report to CSET's Director of Analysis.
Strong Candidates We are looking for candidates with the analytic tradecraft necessary to understand, track, and evaluate issues related to cutting‑edge AI systems and their broader implications. This does not require experience across every aspect of AI research and policy, but a strong candidate will have deep familiarity with the frontier AI landscape as well as expertise in at least one of the following areas:
Chinese AI research, policy, and deployment
Ongoing debates around safety, security, and governance of frontier AI systems, including around dangerous capabilities, loss of control risks, and systemic effects
Compute requirements, scaling laws, and infrastructure challenges
Applied experience in developing, training, deploying, or evaluating large‑scale AI models
Requirements for All Candidates
Graduate (Master’s, JD, PhD) degree in a relevant field
Ability to conduct research, write, brief, and manage others with limited need for supervision
Familiarity with interpreting and visualizing data
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills
Curiosity and enthusiasm
Collaborative attitude; demonstrated ability to work in‑and lead‑teams
Project or team management experience
Proficiency with office productivity tools like Google Docs and Microsoft Office
Ability to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Requirements for Those Applying As Research Fellow
At least 3 years of experience in research and policy analysis
Familiarity with interpreting and visualizing data
Requirements for Those Applying As Senior Fellow
At least 5 years of public service in senior roles OR 10 years of experience in progressive roles in the private sector
Experience in policy‑making, research and development leadership, corporate leadership roles, or analysis experience is desirable
Comfort working in a matrixed/multi‑disciplinary environment
Demonstrated experience and proficiency in mentoring, professional development, and the creation of an inclusive environment within which employees can develop and grow effectively
Motivated, enthusiastic, and self‑driven
Significant experience coaching and mentoring junior analysts/researchers in analytic and research tradecraft
EEO Statement GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Instructions We encourage anyone interested in this subject area to submit an application, even those unsure of their candidacy. A complete application must include the following:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter that addresses the following questions: Why are you applying to this position/CSET? What level (Research or Senior Fellow) are you applying for? Provide an example of a recent development (technical, commercial, or geopolitical) related to advanced AI models that you believe has important policy implications. What makes it significant?
Writing Samples (2): Please provide two writing samples. Ideally these samples would be policy‑oriented research and sole‑authored, but any self‑selected writing sample of at least two pages (e.g., class paper, prior project work, etc.) is acceptable.
Salary Research Fellows: $100,000–$130,000 per year; Senior Fellows: $160,000–$190,000 per year.
How to Apply For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/174866
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