Application Guide

How to Apply for Head of Talent and Network

at Cosmos Institute

🏢 About Cosmos Institute

The Cosmos Institute is unique for its focus on human flourishing in the AI age through interdisciplinary research and ecosystem building, rather than purely technical AI development. Working here offers the opportunity to shape the future of AI alignment and governance by connecting top minds across philosophy, technology, and entrepreneurship. The remote-first structure allows for global impact while maintaining a mission-driven culture focused on long-term positive outcomes.

About This Role

As Head of Talent and Network, you'll build and steward a high-trust community of frontier AI researchers, philosophers, and founders to accelerate their impact within the Cosmos ecosystem. This role combines strategic talent identification with network optimization through metrics tracking and workflow automation. Your work directly enables breakthrough research and initiatives that address critical questions about AI's role in human flourishing.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing network metrics to identify engagement opportunities, having strategic conversations with AI researchers about their work and potential collaborations, designing automated workflows for talent outreach, and planning community events that bridge technical and philosophical perspectives. You'd spend significant time assessing candidate fit for Cosmos Institute's specific mission while maintaining the high-trust relationships that make the network valuable.

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🎯 Who Cosmos Institute Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years experience identifying and engaging top talent in AI research, philosophy, or technology entrepreneurship, with proven outreach strategies for hard-to-reach experts
  • Demonstrates ability to assess candidate fit not just for skills but for alignment with Cosmos Institute's specific mission of human flourishing in the AI age
  • Has hands-on experience with network management tools and workflow automation systems, with metrics showing improved engagement or efficiency
  • Can point to specific examples of successful strategic introductions, published thought leadership, or community events they've organized in related fields

📝 Tips for Applying to Cosmos Institute

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Include specific examples of how you've built high-trust networks in the past, particularly with researchers or philosophers (not just corporate recruiters)

2

Demonstrate familiarity with Cosmos Institute's published work by referencing specific Substack articles or initiatives in your application

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Show how you've used metrics and automation to optimize network engagement, not just manage contacts

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Highlight any experience connecting talent across disciplines (e.g., AI researchers with philosophers or ethicists)

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Explain how you would identify 'frontier AI researchers' specifically - what signals or communities you would monitor

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your philosophy on building high-trust networks (not just transactional relationships) and how it aligns with Cosmos Institute's mission", 'Specific examples of identifying and engaging exceptional talent in fields relevant to AI and human flourishing', 'How you would approach stewarding the Cosmos network to accelerate impact, not just grow numbers', 'Your experience with network operating systems and workflow automation for community management']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read at least 5 recent Cosmos Institute Substack articles to understand their specific perspective on AI and human flourishing
  • → Research their current fellows and grantees to understand the types of talent already in their network
  • → Explore their education initiatives to understand how they approach knowledge dissemination
  • → Look into their research focus areas to identify gaps where new talent might be needed
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you identify and approach 'frontier AI researchers' who might not be actively job-seeking?
2 Describe your process for assessing whether a philosopher or ethicist would be a good fit for Cosmos Institute's specific mission
3 What metrics would you track to measure network health and impact, beyond just size or engagement frequency?
4 How would you design a community-building event that brings together AI researchers, philosophers, and founders?
5 What workflow automation tools have you used for network management, and how did they improve outcomes?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on corporate recruitment experience without demonstrating ability to engage academic or research talent
  • Treating network building as purely transactional rather than emphasizing trust and long-term relationships
  • Proposing generic outreach strategies without tailoring to the specific interdisciplinary nature of Cosmos Institute's work

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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