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The MATS Program aims to find and train talented individuals for what we see as the world’s most urgent and talent-constrained problem: reducing risks from unaligned artificial intelligence. We believe that ambitious researchers from a variety of backgrounds have the potential to contribute to the field of AI alignment research. We aim to provide the mentorship, curriculum, financial support, and community necessary to facilitate this contribution.
“This place feels like a home to me - a home for the whole AI Safety community, really. I joined MATS (…) as a research manager and it's been an extremely rewarding professional experience. My learning, personal growth, and positive impact per unit of time have been way higher than I anticipated. I'm so proud to have been part of what MATS is building - it really is a force for good in the world!”
Avery Griffin
Research Manager, 2024—2025
Open Applications
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Executive Assistant
Combine traditional executive support with specialized research capabilities. Conduct strategic research on AI labs and safety organizations, manage databases, analyze ecosystem trends, and provide executive support to Co-Executive Directors. Requires 3+ years experience as an executive assistant, operations manager, or project manager.
Location:
Berkeley
Updated:
Dec 16, 2025
Operations - Program Management, People and Organization Infrastructure, Systems Development
Support the smooth functioning of the MATS program through program management, office operations, people infrastructure, and systems development. Responsibilities may include scholar onboarding, visa administration, event planning, HR support, and building digital infrastructure. Requires 2+ years relevant professional experience.
Location:
Berkeley
Updated:
Dec 10, 2025
Program Manager
Design and run systems to identify, select, and support high-potential AI safety researchers. Lead application processes, build scalable assessments, analyze program outcomes, and gather insights on ecosystem talent needs. Requires 2-5 years experience in project management, program management, event management, or talent search.
Location:
Berkeley
Updated:
Dec 10, 2025
Research Manager
Accelerate and guide AI safety researchers, facilitating high-impact projects. Work with mentors and scholars to provide feedback, drive projects to completion, and support career development. May specialize in theory, engineering, management, or communication. Requires 2-5 years experience in project management, research management, people management, technical research, governance, or mentoring.
Location:
Berkeley, London
Updated:
Dec 10, 2025
Senior Research Manager
Lead a sub-team of Research Managers to scale research management capacity. Manage and develop Research Managers, ensure scholars achieve milestones, and contribute to strategic development. May also directly manage scholars. Requires 3+ years management experience and 2+ years in a technical industry.
Location:
Berkeley, London
Updated:
Dec 10, 2025