"AI Policy Fellow (Part-time)"

Princeton Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence seeks part-time AI Policy Fellows at 50% duty time to work with Princeton faculty on research that can inform federal and state government AI policy initiatives.

Responsibilities: Work with Princeton faculty starting between October 2025 and January 2026 on research related to AI Policy and federal and state AI policy initiatives. This is a 5-month appointment, with possible extensions.

Tasks may include but not limited to:

• Researching risk management, safety, and auditing.
• Contribute to technical tools that assess how various AI models are working on different tasks.
• Preparing AI opportunity/risk/threat assessments with faculty and government experts.
• Supporting AI/ML evaluations.
• Communicating technical AI knowledge to develop best practices.
• Advising faculty and agency leadership on AI policy.
• Explaining AI concepts to diverse audiences.
• Building coalitions for responsible AI implementation.

Part-time AI Policy Fellows will give a seminar at Princeton and contribute to the intellectual life of the university and the AI Lab.

Eligibility: While successful candidates may not meet all of these requirements, we are looking for:

• Seven or more years of work experience or postgraduate study in artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer science or engineering, AI product policy, or other relevant technology fields.
• Tech savvy or socio-technical expertise, with experience working in or studying in the technology industry or the public interest technology sector.
• Advanced technical ability and training.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross-sector stakeholders from industry, academia, civil society, government, among others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Flexibility and comfort with ambiguity in a rapidly evolving issue space.

Appointment will require an advanced or professional degree. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. Part-time AI Policy Fellows will be appointed as Professional Specialists, through the Princeton Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence and will receive competitive compensation. Candidates should apply by the start-of-review date, September 30, 2025, to guarantee consideration.

Applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/40181 and submit a cover letter, current CV, research statement as well as contact information for three references. If you have any questions about this position, please email ailab@princeton.edu.

The part-time position salary range will be $72,500 - $80,000 annually. To learn about AI at Princeton, please visit https://ai.princeton.edu. Princeton University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in their chosen field.