RESPONSIBILITIESWe are excited about individuals that would flourish within the following parameters:
- Contribute to our research agenda within or adjacent to our priority areas, identifying neglected questions and developing them into rigorous outputs.
- Contribute to and support existing research streams, led by colleagues.
- Produce research across formats appropriate to the questions, including peer-reviewed papers, in-depth reports, technical memos, and legal analyses, with a high bar for both intellectual rigour and real-world relevance while maintaining speed.
- Engage seriously with the technical literature on AI safety and with our colleagues' empirical work, translating it into governance-relevant research and claims.
- Identify, explore and draw on work from adjacent safety-critical domains (nuclear, aviation, biosecurity, financial regulation, pharmaceuticals) where useful.
- Collaborate with researchers at other organisations, provide feedback on their work, and represent Apollo's positions in the wider research community.
- Where appropriate, mentor more junior researchers and contribute to team strategy.
REQUIREMENTSWe're deliberately open on background. Strong candidates may come from academia, industry, or private practice and have a minimum of 6 years work experience.
Common features at this level are:
- A track record of substantive research outputs that shifted thinking in their field, for example, peer-reviewed publications, high-impact reports, a relevant PhD thesis, or comparable work.
- Demonstrated ability to scope and deliver an end-to-end research project, from problem identification through to a published artefact.
- Willingness to sail uncharted territory and be comfortable with ambitious projects and questions that are hard to tackle.
- Strong judgement on which questions matter and the willingness to pursue them rigorously even when answers are uncertain.
- Excellent written communication, including the ability to write for both expert and decision-maker audiences.
We're a multi-disciplinary team and don't expect candidates to tick every box. We'll assess fit on individual merit and can tailor scope and title for the right person.
BENEFITS- This role offers market competitive salary, equity, and competitive benefits.
- Flexible work hours and schedule
- Unlimited vacation
- Unlimited sick leave
- Up to 6 months of paid parental leave
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement savings with competitive employer matching (e.g. 401(k) for US employees)
- Lunch, dinner, and snacks are provided for all employees on workdays
- Paid work trips, including staff retreats, business trips, and relevant conferences
- A yearly $1,000 (USD) professional development budget
LOGISTICS- Start date: This is a rolling expression of interest posting. We don't always have a live vacancy, but we review submissions on an ongoing basis and reach out when a strong fit emerges. We expect dedicated hiring rounds throughout 2026.
- Time Allocation: Full-time
- Location: This is an in-person role in our London or SF office. We offer flexible working hours and wfh arrangements.
- Visa sponsorship: We sponsor visas in the UK and US. Sponsorship isn't guaranteed for every role or candidate, but if we make you an offer, we'll work with you to find the right visa route.
How to apply. Submit your CV and relevant work samples or links. A cover letter is optional but welcome, particularly if it sketches the research direction you'd want to pursue with us. We review on a rolling basis.
