At the Responsible, Ethical AI Design (READ) Research Foundation, we are building a global research community committed to shaping the future of trustworthy, explainable, and responsible AI. We welcome individuals who are motivated by intellectual rigor, public-interest research, and the challenge of addressing AI’s societal and engineering implications.
READ operates as a remote-first organization, enabling collaboration across geographies, disciplines, and institutions.
Why Work With READ
Working with READ offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to emerging conversations around AI design, governance, and ethics while engaging in research that is both technically grounded and policy-relevant.
Team members and collaborators at READ benefit from:
- Engagement in high-impact, publicly visible research
- Opportunities for authorship and co-authorship on whitepapers and policy reports
- Mentorship and collaboration with researchers from engineering, policy, and industry backgrounds
- A flexible, remote-first work environment
- Exposure to interdisciplinary research spanning AI, systems engineering, and governance
Open Opportunities
READ offers multiple ways to engage, depending on experience and interest.
Research Fellows
Research Fellows contribute to ongoing research projects, whitepapers, and technical position papers. Fellows work collaboratively in small teams under structured research tracks.
Who should apply:
- Undergraduate, Master’s, or PhD students
- Early-career researchers with an interest in AI, engineering systems, ethics, or public policy
Duration:
- Typically 6 months
- Fully remote
Research Contributors & Collaborators
We welcome independent researchers, academics, and professionals interested in contributing to specific projects, joint publications, or advisory efforts.
Who should apply:
- Researchers with subject-matter expertise in AI, systems engineering, hardware, or technology policy
- Individuals interested in interdisciplinary collaboration and public-interest research
Advisors & Visiting Contributors
Senior academics, industry experts, and policy practitioners may engage with READ as advisors or visiting contributors, offering strategic guidance or contributing to select publications.
Work Model
READ is a remote-first organization. Most collaboration takes place virtually through structured research meetings, writing sprints, and peer review.
For select projects, on-site surveys or in-person engagements may be conducted when context-specific research is required. Participation in such activities is planned in advance and communicated clearly. Any expenses related will be reimbursed.
Professional Standards
All individuals working with READ are expected to uphold high standards of:
- Research integrity and academic honesty
- Respectful, professional collaboration
- Ethical awareness and responsible conduct
- Clear communication and accountability
These standards are further detailed in READ’s Ethics Charter and Code of Conduct.
How to Get Involved
Current opportunities are announced periodically through our website and professional networks. Interested individuals may also express interest by reaching out directly with a brief statement of background and research interests.
Contact:
contact@readresearch.org
Equal Opportunity Commitment
READ Research Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive research environment. We encourage applications and participation from individuals of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of nationality, gender, race, religion, or institutional affiliation.
