Principal / Senior Researcher- Human-AI Behavior (AI)

TL;DR

Principal / Senior Researcher- Human-AI Behavior (AI): Advancing research at the intersection of human cognition, AI behavior, safety, and long-term societal outcomes with an accent on humanist superintelligence and psychological/sociotechnical dynamics of advanced AI systems. Focus on scholarship-driven research using rigorous empirical methods and translating foundational insights into product direction, governance frameworks, and external thought leadership.

Location: Onsite in Redmond, United States. This role is based in the US, with specific salary ranges for the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area also mentioned.

Salary: USD $119,800 – $304,200 per year (depending on grade and specific US location).

Company

hirify.global AI is a multidisciplinary team focused on humanist superintelligence and long-term AI futures.

What you will do

• Conduct original research on psychological, behavioral, and societal impacts of advanced AI systems.
• Develop frameworks for human–AI interaction, AI psychology, alignment, and long-term safety for increasingly capable AI models.
• Use empirical, qualitative, quantitative, and mixed UXR methodologies to generate insights for product, design, and policy teams.
• Publish high-quality research in academic venues, conferences, and journals.
• Partner with engineering, product, Responsible AI, and policy teams to translate research into product roadmaps, safety evaluations, and governance models.
• Engage external collaborators across academia, think tanks, civil society, and regulatory ecosystems to establish hirify.global as a leader in human-centered AI psychology and safety research.

Requirements

• Doctorate in a relevant field, OR Master’s Degree with 3+ years, OR Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of related research experience.
• Demonstrated academic research background with emphasis on human behavior, societal impact of technology, cognitive/behavioral sciences, or human-centered AI.
• Published work exploring long-term AI implications, alignment, safety, or human–machine systems.
• Skilled in synthesizing insights into frameworks that inform product teams, policymakers, and executive leadership.
• Ability to thrive in multidisciplinary environments bridging research, engineering, and governance.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global is an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, or other protected characteristics.
• Assistance with religious accommodations and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.