Iliad
Technical Research Manager (Iliad Fellowship)
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Research Manager for 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.
Ideal Candidate
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.
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).
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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
- Oversee Fellows' progress
- Evaluate program effectiveness and write comprehensive reports
- Evaluate fellows at the end of the program
- Meet with fellows regularly
- Organize presentations
- Liaison with research mentors
- Troubleshoot and facilitate communication between fellows and mentors
- Ensure fellows are on track in their writing and research
Qualifications
Mandatory:
- Expertise in, and a broad understanding of, both applied mathematics and AI alignment
- Experience managing researchers
- Experience planning events
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
- Ability and willingness to travel between UK and US (will be reimbursed)
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Preferred:
- Familiarity with Iliad and its research umbrella
- 5+ years of research experience
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 our form by August 23rd 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.
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