Senior Psychologist Or Sociologist (AI Psychology & Safety)

TL;DR

Senior Psychologist Or Sociologist (AI Psychology & Safety): Developing and implementing psychological safety protocols and guidelines for advanced AI models with an accent on developmental psychology, ethical AI interaction, and risk mitigation. Focus on designing evaluation frameworks, collaborating with AI researchers, and addressing psychological risks related to AI and children.

Location: Mountain View, California, US

Salary: $174,000 - $258,000 + bonus + equity + benefits

Company

hirify.global is a leading AI research lab focused on advancing artificial intelligence for public benefit and scientific discovery, emphasizing safety and ethics.

What you will do

• Research and develop psychological safety guidelines and frameworks for AI model behavior.
• Design and implement evaluation protocols and collaborate on safety fine-tuning with model development teams.
• Identify and analyze emerging psychological risks related to AI, especially concerning children and developmental psychology.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including AI researchers, ML engineers, and product managers.
• Conduct literature reviews and consult experts to inform guideline development.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in Mountain View, California, US
• PhD in Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, or related fields.
• Significant research experience in child development, adolescent psychology, or related applied psychology areas.
• Experience in tech or AI product environments and familiarity with AI development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of ethical principles in psychological research and technology application.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF).
• Applied research experience translating academic knowledge into practical guidelines.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Comprehensive benefits including bonus and equity.
• Work in a leading AI research environment focused on ethical and safe AI development.