If you are interested in supporting the development of research projects and researchers in AI safety, the MATS team is currently hiring for Community Manager, Research Manager, and Operations Generalist roles and would love to hear from you. Please apply by Nov 3 to join our team for the Winter 2024-25 Program over the period of Dec 9-Apr 11. Most open roles have the possibility of long-term extension depending on performance and program needs.

Introduction

The ML Alignment & Theory Scholars (MATS) program aims to find and train talented individuals for what we see as the world’s most urgent and talent-constrained problem: reducing risks from unaligned artificial intelligence. We believe that ambitious young researchers from a variety of backgrounds have the potential to contribute to the field of alignment research. We aim to provide the mentorship, curriculum, financial support, and community necessary to aid this transition. Please see our theory of change and website for more details.

We are generally looking for candidates who:

Are excited to work in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable switching responsibilities and projects as the needs of MATS change;
Want to help the team with high-level strategy;
Are self-motivated and can take on new responsibilities within MATS over time and;
Care about what is best for the long-term future, independent of MATS’ interests.

Please apply via this form.

Community Manager

We are expanding the MATS Community Health Team and are looking for an individual with strong interpersonal skills who will work with the Community Management Lead and the rest of the MATS team to support the needs of scholars and improve the MATS community. Ideal candidates are excited about AI safety field-building and enjoy supporting others.

Responsibilities

A Community Manager needs to be proactive and responsive to MATS scholars’ needs and able to enhance scholar experience through personal conversations, mediation, event planning, and documentation of community health concerns. This role reports primarily to the Community Management Lead and to the Executive Team. Specific responsibilities will vary according to applicant experience and interests, and may change depending on program needs. However, you can expect tasks like:

Meeting with scholars to get to know them and learn about their needs, provide emotional support, talk t

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