Shape strategies for human-centered AI by assessing technical developments, engaging international policymakers, and translating research into practical recommendations for safe, reliable, and human-directed innovation.
AI Industry Associate/Lead
📜 Description
- Develop evidence-based strategies for AI development that do not rely on maximally general, autonomous systems.
- Monitor developments in efficient models, open-source AI, robotics, and industrial and scientific applications.
- Assess AI capabilities, agentic systems, evaluation methods, and verification techniques.
- Engage policymakers and institutional stakeholders on sovereign AI strategies and responsible innovation.
- Translate technical analysis into policy recommendations and communicate findings in expert forums.
- Build partnerships and take ownership of strategic priorities as the AI and policy landscape evolves.
🛠️ Requirements
- Relevant technology strategy experience: Demonstrated experience as a technology strategist, ideally in AI policy, the technology industry, a startup, or a related policy-focused environment.
- Technical understanding of advanced AI: Sufficient technical fluency to engage credibly with AI experts on capabilities trajectories, agentic systems, evaluation and verification methods, and alternative approaches to AI development.
- Independent strategic judgment: The ability to critically assess prevailing AI industry assumptions and develop well-supported positions on alternative development pathways.
- International policy experience: Previous experience engaging with policymakers outside the United States and China, or a demonstrated ability to build effective relationships in international policy environments.
- Excellent communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce policy-ready analysis and represent strategic positions in expert-level and high-level settings.
- Ability to translate technical concepts: Proven experience explaining complex technological ideas to non-technical audiences and translating technical analysis into practical recommendations.
- Stakeholder management and partnership building: The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships across institutions, industry, research communities, and international partners.
- Initiative and ownership: A proactive, independent working style, with the ability to develop and lead strategic initiatives, make sound judgments, and respond effectively to a rapidly evolving field.
- Mission alignment: A strong commitment to mitigating catastrophic risks from transformative technologies while advancing positive outcomes for humanity.
- A graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as economics, computer science, or a technical AI-related field.
✨ Benefits
- Competitive salary: Annual compensation ranging from €82,000 to €150,000, depending on experience and geographic location.
- Fully remote work: Work remotely from a location that suits you, with a preference for candidates based in Europe or willing to relocate there.
- Paid time off: Typically 25 days of paid annual leave per year, depending on location.
- Paid parental leave: Access to parental leave benefits to support family needs.
- Home office allowance: Financial support for purchasing home office equipment and supplies.
- Professional development: A dedicated budget for learning
- Training
- Career development
- Healthcare and pension support: Health insurance coverage and pension contributions may be available depending on your location.
- International collaboration: Work alongside a geographically distributed team, with opportunities to collaborate across Europe and the United States.
Full job description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an AI Industry Associate/Lead based in Spain.
As an AI Industry Associate/Lead, you will help shape a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence that prioritizes safety, reliability, and human control. You will contribute to developing a compelling alternative to AI strategies focused on increasingly autonomous, general-purpose systems, emphasizing technologies that enhance human capabilities and support societal progress. Working at the intersection of AI technology, public policy, and industry strategy, you will monitor emerging developments and identify promising approaches to responsible AI innovation. You will engage with policymakers and international stakeholders to advance practical strategies that align technological progress with effective safety measures. Through research, strategic analysis, and coalition-building, you will translate complex technical concepts into actionable policy recommendations. This fully remote opportunity offers flexibility in seniority and scope, with the chance to influence international discussions about the future of AI and its role in society.
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