Concordia AI Fall 2025 Hiring Announcement
Concordia AI team has had a busy 2025, hosting a series of events at the World AI Conference, publishing numerous new influential reports, and attending top global conferences such as the France AI Action Summit and the ITU AI for Good Summit.
We are excited to announce that our organization is growing to further scale our impact. We are looking to hire for several exciting new positions across our Beijing and Singapore offices:
China AI Governance Researcher/Research Manager (Beijing/Singapore). This role requires native English and professional Mandarin language skills. Expected start date is January 2026.
Frontier AI Governance Researcher (Beijing/Singapore). This role requires native English and basic Mandarin skills. Expected start date is March 2026.
Communications and Media Specialist (Beijing/Singapore). This role requires native English and basic Mandarin skills. Expected start date is March 2026.
Events Specialist (Beijing/Singapore). This role requires professional Mandarin and English skills. Expected start date is January 2026.
The deadline for these applications is 31 October 2025. Please register here for an online information session in English about the above four positions.
If you would like to refer a candidate for any position, please fill out this form. If the candidate you referred is hired and was not already in our applicant database, you will receive a reward of 3,000 RMB (~US$420). The final decision for the reward is at Concordia AI's discretion.
The hiring process has 4 phases:
Written application form (30 minutes).
Online written test (1-2 hours).
2 online interviews (2 hours).
2 day in-person paid work trial (including reference checks).
In addition, we will be announcing openings for several other Beijing-based positions requiring native Chinese language skills on our WeChat official account (安远AI) in the coming weeks.
For any questions regarding these roles, please reach out to info@concordia-ai.com. For more information on Concordia AI’s work and activities, please see here.
China AI Governance Researcher/Research Manager
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Background
Understanding China’s position on AI risks is critical for international coordination and central to Concordia AI’s mission. Concordia AI publishes comprehensive research on China’s AI safety ecosystem, including the State of AI Safety in China reports (2025, 2024, 2023) and the AI Safety in China newsletter. We also develop policy recommendations for major international initiatives, including the UN AI Advisory Body Interim Report and Global AI Safety Summits. The China AI Governance Researcher will collaborate closely with our Frontier AI Governance Researcher on these policy outputs.
In this role, you will analyze and interpret China’s AI safety and governance developments for English-speaking audiences while developing policy recommendations to strengthen international coordination. This offers opportunities to become a leading authority on China’s AI safety landscape, deepen understanding of the Chinese AI ecosystem, and publish original research for Concordia AI’s global network of readers.
Responsibilities
Contribute to, and depending on seniority, lead original English-language research and writing on China’s AI safety, governance, and broader ecosystem.
Support publication of future State of AI Safety in China reports and the AI Safety in China newsletter.
Develop concrete policy recommendations for international policy initiatives and major global summits.
Qualifications
Required
Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as international relations, public policy, China studies, or AI/technology governance and at least 1-2 years of relevant working experience; or a graduate degree in a relevant field.
Professional Mandarin reading and listening skills (HSK 5+ or equivalent).
Experience writing and delivering oral English-language presentations of policy issues.
Preferred
Experience writing on Chinese AI policy and/or industry.
Ability to build strong networks with AI policy communities around the world.
Frontier AI Governance Researcher
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Background
Concordia AI partners with leading international stakeholders from academia, industry, and policy to develop and promote robust international governance mechanisms for AI. Examples of our work include Examining AI Safety as a Global Public Good: Implications, Challenges, and Research Priorities and Concordia AI and Shanghai AI Lab’s Frontier AI Risk Management Framework. We also develop policy recommendations for major international initiatives, including the UN AI Advisory Body Interim Report and Global AI Safety Summits. The Frontier AI Governance Researcher will collaborate closely with our China AI Governance Researcher on these policy outputs.
In this role, you will focus on understanding governance solutions for threats posed by general-purpose AI systems and developing policy recommendations to strengthen international coordination. This position offers the opportunity to advance novel governance solutions, become a recognized expert on cutting-edge AI risks, and establish yourself as a thought leader in one of the world’s most consequential policy areas.
Responsibilities
Lead original English-language research and analysis on governance solutions for cutting-edge AI developments, including topics such as international red-lines/risk thresholds, information sharing mechanisms for dangerous AI incidents, and governance of open-weight models.
Contribute to our organizational thought leadership, convening, and policy development by synthesizing the state-of-the-art literature on frontier AI risk management.
Develop concrete policy recommendations for international policy initiatives and major global summits.
Qualifications
Required
Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as AI/technology governance, public policy, computer science, international relations, and at least 1-2 years of relevant working experience; or a graduate degree in a relevant field.
Experience writing on technical AI safety topics or international governance issues (such as international organizations, standards, etc.).
Basic Mandarin reading and listening skills for internal team communication.
Experience writing and delivering oral English-language presentations of policy issues.
Preferred
Published papers or reports on frontier AI safety in leading think tanks, publications, or AI journals.
Established networks with think tanks and international organizations relevant to AI governance.
Communications and Media Specialist
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Background
As Concordia AI’s work in shaping international AI governance expands, growing our communications capacity is essential for reaching diverse global stakeholders. Our communications efforts include op-eds in TIME, updates on Substack, live webinar on our State of AI Safety in China 2024 report, and media appearances on platforms including the Carnegie Council podcast and CGTN’s CMG Forum. This role will scale and systematize these efforts, building on our early success to reach broader international audiences.
In this role, you will help develop Concordia AI’s English-language communications strategy to amplify our reach and translate complex research into compelling narratives. As Concordia AI’s first communications hire during a period of rapid organizational growth, this role offers unique opportunities to build communications infrastructure from the ground up while gaining expertise in one of the world’s most consequential policy areas. You will gain expertise in high-stakes international diplomacy and cross-cultural communications while building a professional network spanning global AI policy communities.
Depending on your background and interests, there may be opportunities to contribute to our events program. For more details, see Events Specialist.
Responsibilities
Produce high-impact public-facing content, including op-eds, blog posts, and press releases.
Build relationships with media partners and facilitate media opportunities for Concordia AI.
Develop effective visual and written messaging that clearly communicates Concordia AI’s positions.
Create and implement communications strategies across platforms including our website, LinkedIn, X, and Substack.
Support the CEO with regular organizational updates, presentation materials, and fundraising communications.
Qualifications
Required
Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical and policy issues in accessible language.
Demonstrated success in proactive media outreach, including developing and pitching stories and securing positive coverage.
Basic Mandarin reading and listening skills for internal team communication.
Preferred
Experience managing social media channels and websites.
Comfort using digital tools such as Photoshop, Canva, Adobe Illustrator, and WordPress.
Video editing experience for creating engaging content across social media and web channels.
Exposure to working in the field of AI safety and governance.
Events Specialist
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Background
Building bridges between Chinese and international AI communities to coordinate on AI safety is central to Concordia AI’s mission. Our convening efforts include our flagship AI safety forums at major AI conferences such as the World AI Conference (2025, 2024) and Beijing Academy of AI Conference; technical workshops at premier international machine learning conferences; and high-level policy dialogues between senior decision-makers.
In this role, you will focus on planning and ensuring the smooth execution of our events, from strategic ideation to handling end-to-end logistics to process improvements. This position offers substantial career growth opportunities, with potential to evolve from executing events to owning larger parts of our convening, designing innovative event formats, and building the systems and processes that will support our expanding international event portfolio.
Depending on your background and interests, there may be opportunities to contribute to our communications and media efforts.
Responsibilities
Plan and manage event logistics, including venue sourcing, vendor coordination, inventory tracking, and creating event schedules and guides.
Lead on-site event operations, coordinating event staff, and ensuring a world-class attendee experience.
Identify inefficiencies and contribute to building scalable systems (e.g., CRM, attendee management workflows, communications templates).
Support strategic vision and planning for our convenings, including agenda-setting and brainstorming effective engagement strategies.
Qualifications
Required
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage concurrent projects and follow through on commitments.
Detail-oriented and enthusiastic about refining processes and ensuring operational excellence.
Experience in event logistics, including vendor and budget management, venue coordination, and on-site operations.
Professional Mandarin and English written, oral, and listening skills, comfortable with external stakeholder correspondence.
Preferred
Experience organizing closed-door workshops with senior stakeholders from diverse sectors and cultural backgrounds.
Experience organizing large-scale public events with 300+ attendees, including managing travel and logistics for 30+ speakers.
Experience organizing events in China and/or Singapore.
Exposure to working in the field of AI safety and governance.
What is it like to work with us?
Our Culture
Mission
We're tackling one of the world's most critical challenges: ensuring advanced AI is safe and benefits all humanity. Working backwards from this long-term vision, our team focuses on high-leverage initiatives to advance global AI safety and governance.
Global Impact
We're an action-oriented, multicultural team bridging East and West. Our work directly shapes international AI governance and policy, translating research into practical frameworks for companies, governments, and international organizations.
Growth and Autonomy
We build roles around the team’s strengths and aspirations, giving you freedom to design and lead meaningful projects. We invest 3-5% of work time in personal development and prioritize well-being because the excellence of our staff drives our impact.
Benefits Package
Annual salary range: US$68,000-108,000, adjusted for experience and location.
Flexible hybrid work (up to 30% remote).
22 days annual leave plus 10 days sick leave.
Health insurance and social security coverage.
Housing fund contribution (may vary based on location).
Professional development and work setup allowance.