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AI Policy Fellow, California Department of Technology
California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)Remote (California, USA)
Remote (California, USA)
1 week ago
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Increasing awareness of institutional decision making challenges in AI safety
Description
The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is seeking a mid-career AI expert to serve as an AI Policy Fellow placed full-time at the California Department of Technology (CDT), supporting state-level AI governance and safety work from May 2026 to June 2027.
- Placement - embedded full-time within CDT, working alongside senior state technology leaders on AI policy, safety, risk management, and responsible AI adoption in government services
- Responsibilities - synthesize stakeholder input, contribute to legislative reports, and advise on frontier AI safety, transparency, and risk mitigation in alignment with recent California AI legislation
- Compensation - salary range of $90,000–$110,000 annually (extendable for exceptional candidates), plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan
- Location & eligibility - remote within California with occasional travel to Sacramento (expenses covered); applicants must be legally authorized to work full-time in the U.S.
Apply via CCST's online portal with a cover letter, CV, and two professional references: Apply here
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