Fellowship Director

About The Role

As Fellowship Director, you'll oversee the Iliad Fellowship end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Owning the logistics of the fellowship—from application and selection to alumni follow-up
• Serving as research manager to the fellows, supporting their research directions, progress, and development throughout the program
• Coordinating and managing other members of the fellowship team
• Maintaining a high bar for fellow experience and program quality, and continuously improving both
• Acting as the main point of contact between fellows, Iliad leadership, and external collaborators

Qualifications

• Significant experience in program management, operations, or a related leadership role
• Research background in AI alignment, math, or physical sciences
• Proven ability to manage and develop people, including researchers or technical staff
• Excellent organizational skills and comfort with end-to-end operational ownership
• Comfort working with distributed teams and working remotely
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to events in the US and UK
• Understanding of the AI alignment landscape and interest in theoretical AI alignment

Benefits

• Time Off: 25 days paid vacation annually
• Flexible Working Hours: We're a distributed organization with employees in a variety of locations and offer flexible working hours
• Team Retreats: We have occasional in-person team retreats

Location: London, UK or Berkeley, CA • Type: Full-time • Salary: $60,000–$100,000, depending on experience and location • Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.