Shape the Future of AI Governance: Join the Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (IAPS)
Multiple Full-Time Roles | Remote | Apply by August 10, 2025
A Global Opportunity to Lead in AI Policy
The Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (IAPS) is actively recruiting for multiple full-time research positions, spanning early-career to senior-level roles. These openings reflect the organization’s rapid growth and deepening commitment to addressing some of the world’s most pressing questions surrounding artificial intelligence governance, safety, and strategy.
Whether you’re a recent graduate with a passion for public interest technology or a seasoned expert in policy, research, or global governance, IAPS welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. No specific academic or professional background is required only a demonstrated interest in shaping AI policy and a drive to produce impactful, high-quality work.
Positions Available
IAPS is hiring across various teams and seniority levels, including:
- Junior Researchers
- Mid-Level Researchers
- Senior Researchers
- Research Managers
- Directors of Research
All positions are fully remote and can be performed from anywhere in the world. IAPS also supports U.S. work visa sponsorship and international hiring in several countries.
Key Information
- Type: Full-Time
- Start Date: September 29, 2025
- Application Deadline: August 10, 2025
- Salary Range: USD $60,000 – $110,000 annually
(Exact salary is based on experience and location.)
About the Institute for AI Policy and Strategy
IAPS is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing effective, ethical, and globally responsible AI governance. The institute produces policy-relevant research and strategic analysis to inform decisions on emerging AI technologies and their societal impact. IAPS focuses on long-term safety, global cooperation, risk mitigation, and the development of robust policy frameworks.
This is a chance to join a mission-driven team at the forefront of AI policy, influencing the trajectory of AI development in ways that are safe, inclusive, and beneficial to humanity.
Ideal Candidates
IAPS seeks individuals who are:
- Curious and self-motivated researchers
- Deeply interested in the intersections of technology, policy, and ethics
- Skilled in analytical thinking, writing, and collaboration
- Open to interdisciplinary learning and international perspectives
- Committed to producing work that contributes to real-world impact
While technical or policy experience is welcome, it is not required. The organization values demonstrated intellectual rigor, clear communication, and a strong sense of purpose over formal credentials.
Outstanding Benefits
IAPS offers a competitive, flexible, and globally accessible benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive health insurance (fully paid, available worldwide)
- Unlimited paid time off, with a minimum of 30 days off per year (includes holidays, vacation, and two organization-wide breaks)
- Generous personal and sick leave, with no fixed limit (within reason)
- Parental leave: Up to 6–9 months (combination of paid and unpaid leave) for new parents
- Technology stipend: $2,000 USD every three years to cover work-related equipment
- Annual team retreats and fully funded travel opportunities, including stipends to assist with dependent care during travel
- Professional development support, including opportunities for training, conferences, and mentorship
IAPS prioritizes employee well-being and sustainability, offering flexibility, autonomy, and a collaborative global culture.
How to Apply
To explore current openings and begin your application:
Deadline to apply: August 10, 2025
Contribute to Responsible AI Development
Artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly—and how we respond today will shape its impact for generations. IAPS is building a team of committed researchers and strategists who are ready to meet that challenge with urgency and care.
If you’re passionate about AI governance, public-interest research, and global equity in technology policy, this is your chance to help guide one of the most consequential policy conversations of our time.
Join IAPS and help shape the future of AI for the public good.
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