International AI & Nuclear Safety Specialist

INHR

📍Remote (Global) 🕔 Full Time
💰$60,000 USD pa  ⏳ 25/08/2025

INHR has a growing AI team with a range of expertise. As our first hire dedicated exclusively to researching the existential risks associated with AI and nuclear weapons, you would take an active role in all aspects of the program’s success. This will likely include a combination of policy research, implementation, managing grant funds, and communicating with participants of our dialogue.

We are looking for a candidate with experience and skills that cut across international cooperation, technology and national security policy, and technical knowledge of AI governance or nuclear fields. You may be a good candidate for the role if you have:

• 2-5 years of full-time experience in...

  • Government or private organisations with a focus on AI or nuclear issues;

  • Technical role related to AI governance or nuclear issues; and/or

  • Research or policy role related to technical aspects of AI or nuclear policy.

• A master’s degree related to artificial intelligence, strategic stability or nuclear issues can substitute for two years work experience.

• Deep familiarity with issues related to AI safety and/or nuclear weapons.

• Exceptional English writing and research skills with ability to produce publication-quality work.

• Understanding of the process of producing policy-oriented research and the ability to develop, adapt, and execute a research agenda in collaboration with a team.

• Comfort engaging with senior policymakers, military officials, and technical experts.

• Willingness to travel to our dialogues (including in China, Europe and the United States).

• High levels of organization, self-motivation, and openness to collaboration.

• English fluency

Especially strong applicants for the role may have:

• Previously published research in the following areas:

  • Technical AI safety

  • AI governance and policy

  • Nuclear weapons safety and non-proliferation

  • International relations

• Russian or Chinese language skills.

• Experience working in Russia or China.

• Experience working in government or communicating complex technical ideas to policymakers.

• Experience in international program implementation.

• Knowledge of international governance frameworks and institutions (UN system, arms control treaties, etc.)

• Understanding of military AI applications and dual-use technology concerns.

INHR values and takes seriously diversity in all its forms. If an aspect of your personal situation leaves you meeting many but not all the suggested attributes, we encourage you to apply and explain how your personal circumstances are relevant to the fact that you may not meet all of the suggested criteria.

About INHR

INHR is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to improving access to the United Nations and promoting international cooperation to avoid existential risks. Our primary work areas include: preventing great power conflict, improving AI & nuclear safety, and helping civil society and small country delegations better engage with the United Nations. As a dynamic team with a range of technical expertise deeply embedded in the international system, we help facilitate constructive dialogue and engagement across national and sectoral boundaries.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter outlining your past experience with AI and/or nuclear issues in detail to recruitment@inhr.org. The application deadline is August 25, 2025, but earlier applicants may be contacted sooner.