Research Scientist, Human-AI Interaction

Remote, London·Added 20 days ago

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Overview

Requirements

Work remotely, within limits
Remote location(s): Washington, USA.
Have 6+ years of experience
Senior-level role.

Skills

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

PhD degree in Computer Science, Human-Centered Computing, Cognitive Science, or a related field.
6 years post-PhD experience conducting research on topics relating to Human-Centered AI (e.g., postdoctoral work, faculty experience, industrial research, etc.).

Preferred qualifications:

Experience communicating complex scientific concepts to academic and general audiences.
Deep familiarity with relevant academic literature and commercial innovations in AI, HCI, and related areas.
Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications in venues for AI, ML, HCI, or social science research.
Proficiency in developing prototypes for exploring novel modes of Human-Computer Interaction (software or hardware).

The role

As a research scientist, you will leverage your expertise at the intersection of AI and Human-Computer Interaction to develop and execute a novel research agenda that identifies and explores key topics regarding the future of human interactions with artificial general intelligence, and the likely impacts of such interactions on individuals and society. You will communicate your findings to DeepMind stakeholders, the academic research community, and the general public through appropriate fora such as publication in rigorous peer-reviewed venues, the DMI platform, research symposia, prototypes and demonstrations, and other formats. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues within DMI and DeepMind as you formulate and execute rigorous, forward-looking research on the future of Human-AI Interactions.

Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity's most transformative inventions. At Google DeepMind, we are a pioneering AI lab with exceptional interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges and accelerate high-quality product innovation for billions of users. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, ensuring safety and ethics are always our highest priority.

We are pushing the boundaries across multiple domains. Our global teams offer diverse learning opportunities and varied career pathways for those driven to achieve exceptional results through collective effort.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $262000 - $364000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:

In-office locations: London, UK; Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.
Remote location(s): Washington, USA.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a novel research agenda addressing high-impact questions regarding the future of Human-AI Interactions.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues from DMI and DeepMind in developing and executing research. Develop relationships with Google's product and policy teams to translate research findings into company and global impact.
Design, conduct, and analyze mixed-methods studies involving human-subjects, including lab studies, surveys, field experiments, and other appropriate methods for evaluating Human-AI Interactions.
Develop artifacts for exploring and advancing the future of Human-AI Interactions, including hardware and/or software prototypes, new interaction techniques and interface designs, novel metrics, benchmarks, agents, simulations, and other methods and artifacts for investigating and advancing the field.
Communicate research findings internally and externally via peer-reviewed scientific publications, whitepapers and tech reports, presentations, keynotes, workshops, blogs, and other media.

Hiring process

4 steps3 interviewsa task to do6–8 weeks in all

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Assessments
Online test · Not every role
You may be asked to take the Google Hiring Assessment (workstyle skills) and, for some roles, role-related assessments such as a coding exercise.
Recruiter conversations
With a recruiter · Phone call · 1–2 sessions
One or two shorter conversations assessing key skills, sharing information about the organisation and team, and asking about your preferences such as location.
Project work
In your own time · Not every role
For some roles, a small project before interviews: a case study, writing or code samples.
Interviews
With a rotating cast of Googlers
A panel of structured interviews, over video or in person, with a rotating cast of Googlers; open-ended role-related questions scored against the same rubric for every candidate, no brainteasers.
Decision and offer · With a recruiter

Structured interviews: every candidate for a role is scored against the same rubric; no brainteasers.
AI tools are not permitted during interviews.
For some roles, pre-selected interviews happen virtually before final interviews onsite.