Technical Research Manager (Iliad Fellowship)
We’re seeking a Research Manager to greatly own the planning, execution, and evaluation of the ongoing Iliad Fellowship.
The Iliad Fellowship is a recurring three-month mentored research program for applied math for AI alignment research. Every fellow will have a dedicated research mentor; the research manager will work to orchestrate events, oversee Fellows' progress about their research progress and issues, and generally ensure that the Fellowship is proceeding smoothly, resolving problems as they come up.
We are seeking someone with strong initiative. You should be proactive and take ownership of your responsibilities, while keeping in mind that you report to leadership who are ultimately accountable for the program.
Ideal Time Commitment & Structure
This is a full-time, indefinite position. Individual fellowship cohorts are 3 months long. The program operates on a quarterly basis (definitely) with additional monthly intakes (tentative).
Location
The main base of operations for this role is London. This is a permanent, indefinite requirement, and we are seeking a candidate who is willing to be based in London for the full duration of their employment.
Primary Responsibilities
Facilitate and run Fellowship events
Meet with fellows regularly
Ensure fellows are on track in their writing and research
Evaluate fellows at the end of the program
Evaluate program effectiveness and write comprehensive reports
Organize presentations
Liaison with research mentors
Troubleshoot and facilitate communication between fellows and mentors
Qualifications
Mandatory:
PhD in a technical field or equivalent research experience
Experience managing, preferably researchers
Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
Ability and willingness to travel between UK and US (will be reimbursed)
Preferred:
Familiarity with Iliad and its research umbrella
Expertise in, and a broad understanding of, both applied mathematics and AI alignment
We encourage you to apply if you think you would be a good fit, even if you do not tick every item above!
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $105,000–150,000 (pre-tax, FTE equivalent, contractor) based on experience
Meals: Two meals provided daily during the Fellowship
Travel: Fellowship-related travel costs (plane, train) will be provided
Retreats: Regular (several per year) team retreats and team-building
Application Process
To apply, please fill in this form by August 31st EoD AoE.
About Iliad
Iliad is an umbrella organization for applied mathematics research in AI alignment. We organize the eponymous ILIAD conference series along with other research conferences, incubate research organizations and scientific publishing, and run a Fellowship and Intensive.
Questions?
For questions about this role, please contact recruiting@iliad.ac.
