Research Fundraising Lead

Lead fundraising strategy and grant applications for Iliad's incubated AI alignment research organizations.
- Own funder strategy, application timelines, and grant submissions for multiple research orgs; work closely with PIs to shape research into compelling narratives.
- Maintain a working map of alignment funders, their priorities, and funding rounds; coordinate budgets and track pending grants.
- Strong writing and organizational skills essential; ability to translate technical research into funder-ready language without overselling.
- Technical grounding in AI alignment research required; STEM background or prior Iliad program participation strongly preferred.
- Strategic judgment to evaluate which funding opportunities are worth pursuing and push back on overclaimed pitches.

Iliad is an umbrella organization that advances applied mathematics research in AI alignment through conferences, research incubation, and fellowship programs.