# Policy Advisor at Miri

- Company: Miri
- What the company does: Backed by 500 Global.
- Company website: https://www.miri.health
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Washington, DC
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $300K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-22
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/miri/5d13ba07-8fbf-4f46-aa1b-9000a7d1dc3f
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/miri-policy-advisor/

## About the role

In this role, you would have the chance to work on all of the above areas. The work will primarily be engaging with collaborators and policymakers, with a mixture of researching and writing in support. Some specific tasks that you might do: Brief government offices on topics related to AI risk and AI policy, representing MIRI's focus.

## What they're looking for

- We are also excited about candidates who are particularly strong in the following areas:
- Conscientiousness – You are diligent and hard-working, and complete your work reliably and dependably. You desire to do tasks well and effectively. You pay attention to details and are organized, and able to manage lots of small tasks and projects
- Comfort learning on the job – You enjoy and are able to quickly acquire new skills and knowledge as needed. You feel comfortable working on underspecified tasks where part of your job is to further develop the research questions appropriately
- Generative thinking – You enjoy coming up with and iterating on new ideas. You can generate original work as well as extend others’ thoughts. You aren’t afraid to suggest things, or point out flaws in your or others’ thoughts
- Are broadly aligned with MIRI's values and willing to work toward MIRI’s goals, and the Technical Governance Team’s research directions (e.g., those described in our research agenda )
- Are passionate about MIRI’s mission and excited to support our work in reducing existential risks from AI

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