Senior Research Fellow, AI and the economy

Senior Research Fellow, AI and the economy 12-month fixed term contract (with possibility of extension) The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is the UK''s leading independent thinktank. Our pioneering research and ideas have shaped progressive policy making for more than three decades. From making the early case for the minimum wage and taking regional inequality to the top of the political agenda to proposing a windfall tax on energy companies, our research and policy work puts forward bold but actionable solutions for the crises facing society - to enable justice, progress and change. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to join IPPR in the heart of Westminster, and play a crucial role in leading our AI work. It will involve devising policies for how government can shape the profound impact that AI will have on economy and society. Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) could have transformative effects on the economy and usher in a new era of growth, as well as helping to tackle big societal challenges ranging from ill health to environmental degradation. But realising the benefits of AI requires more than just accelerating deployment. Policy needs to be forward looking and provide strategic incentives for aligning AI deployment with the government''s missions. We are looking to recruit a new senior research fellow to co-lead our AI programme, building on our groundbreaking work which highlighted the need for more mission driven AI. This ..... full job details .....