CareerPlan

AI Ethics and Safety Researcher

Cape Town Region, Western CapeFull-time2026-10-18

Core

Conduct research into risks and harms of advanced AI systems, develop mitigation strategies, and establish safety protocols to ensure responsible AI deployment.

Role type

AI Ethics and Safety Researcher

Builds

Theoretical frameworks, practical methodologies, and organizational policies for responsible AI development

Domain

Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Safety

Deliverable

research

Required skills

AI safety research, algorithmic fairness, formal verification, robust AI techniques, alignment research, risk analysis

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Research and analyze potential risks and harms associated with advanced AI systems, including bias, fairness, and existential safety concerns; Develop theoretical frameworks and practical methodologies for evaluating and ensuring AI safety and ethical compliance; Collaborate with AI engineers to implement safety measures and ethical considerations directly into AI models and systems; Contribute to the development of organizational policies and guidelines for responsible AI development; Publish research findings and engage with the broader AI safety and ethics community; Stay abreast of the latest research, regulations, and societal discussions surrounding AI ethics and safety.

Seniority

Mid-Senior level (3+ years experience required)