Director AGI Economics

Core responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the research vision for the AGI Economics workstream, identifying key questions and priorities
• Design and build economic simulations and models, including agent-based systems, to explore post-AGI scenarios
• Conduct foundational research on the long-term economic impacts of AGI, questioning existing assumptions about scarcity, wealth, and distribution
• Build and manage a research team while collaborating with multidisciplinary researchers and engaging with external experts

This role will inform Google DeepMind's strategy and contribute to the global conversation on how to build a prosperous and equitable future with AGI, helping shape economic systems that benefit humanity as artificial intelligence advances.

Required qualifications:

• A PhD in Economics or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Deep expertise in economic modeling, agent-based simulation, public choice theory, institutional economics, or economic forecasting
• Strong interest in and understanding of artificial intelligence and its potential long-term societal impacts
• Proven ability to lead and drive an independent research agenda in a complex and evolving field
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences

No specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job description.

Google DeepMind is a team of scientists, engineers, and machine learning experts working to advance artificial intelligence for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, with safety and ethics as the highest priority.