Senior Psychologist (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Psychologist (AI): Developing psychological frameworks and guidelines to ensure AI models interact with users in healthy, safe, and developmentally appropriate ways. Focus on identifying psychological risks, translating academic research into practical evaluation protocols, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to align AI development with ethical principles.

Location: Mountain View, California, US

Salary: $174,000–$258,000

Company

A leading research organization dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery.

What you will do

• Develop practical guidelines informed by psychological principles to mitigate potential harms in AI interactions.
• Convert research frameworks into evaluation protocols and training datasets for model development teams.
• Proactively identify and analyze psychological risks arising from advanced AI-user interactions.
• Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to integrate psychological insights into the AI development lifecycle.
• Conduct literature reviews and consult with internal and external experts to inform policy development.
• Stay current on emerging trends in psychology, technology, and AI impact.

Requirements

• PhD in Psychology (Clinical, Developmental, Social, Cognitive), Education and Technology, or related fields.
• Significant research experience and publications on Human-AI interaction.
• Extensive prior experience working in a leading industry position.
• Strong understanding of ethical principles relevant to psychological research and technology.
• Technical proficiency and understanding of the end-to-end AI development process.
• Ability to communicate complex psychological concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI safety and ethics research.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and equity.
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with world-class experts.
• Support for professional growth and external publication where appropriate.