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Technical AI Policy Researcher, Frontier Risk - Trust and Safety
San Francisco, California, United States
$94k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
TikTok
TikTok: Global short-form video hosting and social media platform.
5+ YOE5+ years in T&S, AI safety, AI governance or equivalent; advanced degree in relevant field; experience in frontier risk research, red-teaming, AI evaluations; strong LLM/multimodal technical understanding and stakeholder engagement skills.
LLM, RAG
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Interdisciplinary Researcher
San Jose, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
ByteDance
ByteDance: Developing AI-driven content platforms and mobile applications.
5+ YOE5+ years research in geopolitics, policy, or strategic analysis; ability to lead end-to-end research, synthesize interdisciplinary information, brief senior executives, and maintain expert networks.
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Principal Researcher – Industrial Systems
San Jose, California, United States
RemotePart Time, Contract
Straits Meridian Capital Office
Straits Meridian Capital Office: A research-driven capital platform managing internal investment allocations.
2+ YOE2+ years research experience in industrial systems or supply chain analysis; deep knowledge of manufacturing ecosystems; strong English writing; comfort with company financials, trade data, and policy analysis.
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Policy Advisor
Washington or Berkeley
$100k-$300k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Machine Intelligence Research Institute
Machine Intelligence Research Institute: Researches technical and policy solutions to mitigate superintelligent AI risks.
Strong government or policy advocacy background, excellent research and writing skills, effective stakeholder communication, independent execution, conscientiousness, and alignment with the organization’s AI safety mission.
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Policy Attorney
Monterey Park or Riverside or Oakland or Sacramento or California
$12k-$16k/mo HybridFull Time, Temporary
State Controller's Office
State Controller's Office: California's fiscal controller managing state financial operations and assets.
Current California State Bar membership and eligibility under the state hiring process. Requires complex policy legal research, legislative drafting, public-entity advising, litigation support, and strong written and oral communication.
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Model Policy Manager
San Francisco, California, United States
$207k-$295k/yr HybridFull Time
OpenAI
OpenAI: Develops artificial intelligence models and generative AI software services.
Experience designing model policies and risk-based guidelines; ability to translate risk into measurable policy and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
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Renewable Energy Policy Intern
San Francisco, California, United States
$25-$45/hr HybridMultiple Commitments Available
Linea Energy
Linea Energy: Develops utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects.
Current undergraduate or graduate student in public policy, economics, environmental science, or related field with interest in energy policy, electricity regulation, or clean energy markets and strong writing skills.
RTO, ISO
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Senior Policy Associate
Pleasant Hill, California, United States
$85k-$95k/yr HybridFull Time
Hope Solutions
Hope Solutions: Provides permanent housing and support services to homeless individuals.
3+ YOE3+ years relevant experience in policy, government relations, community organizing or related fields; strong writing, research, and MS Office skills; public speaking; valid CA driver’s license, LiveScan and TB clearance required.
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AI Researcher - Reinforcement Learning
San Carlos, California, United States
$200k-$300k/yr OnsiteFull Time
1X
1X: Manufacturing safe, general-purpose humanoid robots for home and work.
Expertise in RL (PPO/SAC/TD-MPC), sim-to-real transfer, PyTorch, simulation platforms, Python/C++ experience in large codebases, and deploying RL policies to physical robots.
Python, C++, Bazel, PyTorch, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo
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United States Passenger Vehicle Researcher (multi-levels) – United States, San Francisco and DC
San Francisco or Washington
$99k-$133k/yr HybridFull Time
International Council on Clean Transportation
International Council on Clean Transportation: Conducts technical research for clean transportation and environmental policies.
5+ YOEB.S. in engineering, environmental science/policy, transportation or related; 5+ years research experience; strong analytical, data collection, and writing skills; proficiency with MS Office and data analysis tools.
Microsoft Office, EPA OMEGA, NHTSA CAFE
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PROJECT POLICY ANL 2 RP
San Francisco or Oakland or San Francisco
$85k/yr HybridFull Time
University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco: Public research university dedicated to health sciences and education.
1+ YOERequires 1+ year related experience, analytical and research skills, communication, confidentiality, sound judgment, multitasking, and commitment to social justice; data analysis and underserved-population experience preferred.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, REDCap
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Policy Analyst - Public Safety - Justice & Immigration - Extra Help
San Jose or Alviso or Sunnyvale or Milpitas
$70k-$90k/yr OnsiteFull Time, Temporary
County of Santa Clara
County of Santa Clara: Provides public services and healthcare to Santa Clara County residents.
Policy and budget analysis experience; knowledge of criminal justice systems and reform; excellent writing, communication, organization, and research skills; California driver's license; Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, and social media proficiency.
Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs
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PROJECT POLICY ANL 2 RP
San Francisco or Oakland
HybridFull Time
UCSF Health
UCSF Health: Academic medical center providing advanced patient care and research.
1+ YOERequires 1+ year related experience, research and computer application knowledge, strong written and verbal communication, confidentiality, sound judgment, multitasking, and commitment to social justice.
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Director of TK-12 Policy
Oakland or California
$124k-$187k/yr HybridFull Time
The Education Trust
The Education Trust: Advocates for education equity through research and policy change.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree required; 10+ years analyzing policy, data, and research in education with deep TK-12 equity expertise; significant team leadership experience; excellent communication, project and budget management; experience influencing policymakers and funders.
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California Student Parent Engagement & Policy Fellow
Los Angeles or San Francisco
$20/hr HybridMultiple Commitments Available
Young Invincibles
Young Invincibles: National nonprofit advocating for young adult economic and political opportunity.
Part-time fellowship for a current student parent or experienced caregiver with interests in youth engagement, public policy, or nonprofit work; requires strong communication, organization, facilitation, reliable transportation, and Southern California travel.
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Health Policy Fellow - African American Community Health Equity Council (AACHEC)
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteInternship, Part Time
Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness
Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness: Non-profit providing health and social support for underserved communities.
Graduate-student fellowship offering hands-on experience in community-centered policy development, stakeholder engagement, research, and facilitation; part-time (~15 hrs/week).
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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Health Policy (Health Economist)
Stanford, California, United States
$248k-$423k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Stanford University
Stanford University: Provides higher education, scientific research, and clinical healthcare.
PhD or MD with substantial research in health economics, ability to develop independent research program, obtain extramural funding, and participate in teaching and training.
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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Housing Planning and Policy- Department of City and Regional Planning
Berkeley, California, United States
$84k-$245k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of California
University of California: A public research university system providing education and healthcare.
Ph.D. or equivalent international degree, or current enrollment in a qualifying doctoral program; strong housing research productivity, teaching capacity, and potential for funded interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Electricity and Wildfire Policy Legal Fellow, Stanford Law School
Stanford, California, United States
$85k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Stanford University
Stanford University: A private research university providing higher education and research.
2+ YOEJ.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and ~2 years relevant experience; strong legal research, writing, interdisciplinary analysis, computer skills, organization, and communication.
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Program Manager, Tech Policy & Workforce Development (5257C) - CITRIS
Berkeley, California, United States
$78k-$105k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of California
University of California: Operates public universities, research centers, and medical systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in a related field, 2+ years of relevant experience, strong research, policy analysis, communication, organization, and project management skills, plus Microsoft Office and Google Workspace proficiency.
Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
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