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Senior Economist - Effects of Transformative AI

Future of Life InstituteAnywhere (Open Globally)CARMA
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Salary
$140K - $190K USD
Job type
Full-Time, Contract
Work mode
Remote
Posted
29 May 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Future of Life Institute seeks a Senior Economist for a full-time, contract role within the CARMA Geostrategic Dynamics team, operating remotely on a global basis. This position is well-suited for an innovative researcher with an advanced economics background interested in exploring how advanced artificial intelligence systems will reshape international economic structures and power dynamics.

Role Overview

The Senior Economist joins the Center for AI Risk Management & Alignment to analyze how transformative artificial intelligence impacts global economic paradigms, incentive structures, and geopolitical power. The professional in this position enjoys significant intellectual autonomy to propose and lead original research while collaborating with interdisciplinary experts specializing in quantitative modeling, international relations, and artificial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

Create advanced economic models to foresee novel systemic risks, vulnerabilities, and potential market shocks driven by rapid artificial intelligence acceleration.
Construct future scenarios involving economic disruptions, market concentration, widespread deflation, and labor displacement.
Investigate how shifts in productivity resulting from artificial intelligence interact with current economic frameworks to generate novel inequalities.
Examine power concentration dynamics across different markets, demographic groups, and geographic regions.
Discover early warning indicators for financial system shocks, economic instability, and declining standards of living.
Convert intricate economic risk analyses into practical insights for policymakers and multilateral institutions.
Partner with interdisciplinary specialists to merge economic risk views into broader artificial intelligence safety efforts.

Requirements

Hold an advanced degree in Economics, with a PhD preferred, focusing specifically on labor economics and international economics.
Exhibit a proven ability to rethink classic economic models when faced with significant structural disruptions.
Present a strong background in research or publications demonstrating original thought regarding economic risks and systems.
Maintain comfort handling uncertainty and working with limited data to forecast novel economic phenomena.
Possess exceptional writing abilities to convey complex economic topics clearly to non-specialist audiences.
Demonstrate self-motivation and a clear interest in the systemic risks associated with artificial intelligence.
Apply robust critical thinking to evaluate competing economic theories during unprecedented scenarios.
Understand basic international relations along with the policy landscapes of the United States and the European Union.
Utilize systems thinking to map intricate interdependencies among various economic factors.

Nice to Have

Complete training in econometrics or alternative applied quantitative methods.
Demonstrate coding proficiency in languages such as Python, R, or Rust for economic risk modeling.
Gain professional experience within government contexts, multilateral institutions, or policy environments.
Understand systemic risk analysis and complex adaptive systems.
Possess knowledge regarding artificial intelligence capabilities and corresponding economic impacts.
Bring a background in financial stability research or macroprudential analysis.
Experience applying scenario planning or foresight methodologies to spot emerging risks.
Familiarity with political economy approaches concerning the concentration and distribution of power.
Past work analyzing structural economic shifts or technological transitions.
Background in behavioral economics tied to human reactions during economic disruptions.

Skills and Tools

Economics research and economic modeling
Labor economics and international economics
Systems thinking and scenario planning
Critical thinking and risk analysis
Python, R, and Rust coding proficiency

Salary and Benefits

Salary range from $140,000 to $190,000 USD per year
Full-Time, Contract employment type

About the Company

The Center for AI Risk Management & Alignment operates as a project under the Future of Life Institute, working to guide society away from potential catastrophes tied to powerful artificial intelligence. The mission centers on reducing risks to humanity and the biosphere by grounding safety management in rigorous analysis, building policy frameworks addressing artificial intelligence growth, and advancing technical safety approaches globally.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application for the Senior Economist position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonRust

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Senior Economist role?

The position offers a yearly salary between $140,000 and $190,000 USD.

Where is this job located?

The role is open globally with remote work arrangements available from anywhere.

What qualifications are required for applicants?

Applicants must hold an advanced degree in Economics, preferably a PhD, with expertise in labor and international economics, along with strong research and writing skills.

What programming languages are preferred for economic modeling?

Coding proficiency in Python, R, or Rust is preferred for the role.

Is visa sponsorship available?

No, visa sponsorship is not available at this time, and candidates outside the United States are engaged as independent contractors.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Future of Life Institute careers page.

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