Research Lead
Position Details
Location: Remote, Global
Type: Full-time
Salary: $80,000–$150,000. We’re open to paying beyond this range for exceptional candidates.
Application: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
As Research Lead, you will be the head of Iliad’s AI alignment research team. This will include setting Iliad's research direction, managing and mentoring the team of researchers, and ensuring Iliad's research output is rigorous, ambitious, and at the frontier of AI alignment.
What We're Looking For
Established research track record in foundational AI alignment, mathematics, or a closely related field
Experience managing or mentoring researchers
Strong vision for what rigorous, high-impact alignment research looks like
Ability to set and communicate a coherent research agenda across a team
Comfort working in a small, fast-moving organization where priorities shift
Ability and willingness to travel frequently to events in the US and UK
Comfort working with distributed teams and working remotely
Benefits
Our benefits include:
Time Off: 25 days paid vacation annually
Flexible Working Hours: We're a distributed organization with employees in a variety of locations and offer flexible working hours
Team Retreats: We have occasional in-person team retreats
