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AI Ethics and Safety Policy Researcher, DeepMind

Google

Location

Mountain View, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/8/2026

Compensation

$147,000 - $211,000 per year

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Job description

The AI Ethics and Safety Policy Researcher at DeepMind focuses on identifying and mitigating risks associated with emerging AI capabilities. This role is part of a pioneering AI lab dedicated to advancing AI development for public benefit while ensuring safety and ethics are prioritized. The researcher will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to conduct original research and develop operational frameworks. The position emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in AI and aims to influence project-specific metrics and criteria.

Requirements

  • PhD in AI Ethics or Safety, Computer Science, Social Sciences, or Public Policy, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience in AI ethics or AI policy.

Responsibilities

  • Identify risks associated with emerging and proliferating AI capabilities.
  • Conduct original research on identified issues, gathering information from various sources.
  • Design and build operational frameworks for mitigating model risks.
  • Collaborate with model development teams to adopt and apply these frameworks.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization.

Benefits

  • Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.

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