Senior Researcher Communications Specialist

Senior Researcher Communications Specialist - AI at LawZero is a role that serves as a bridge between research teams and external audiences. You will work closely with researchers, engineers, and leadership to transform complex AI research into clear, engaging, and scientifically accurate content for policymakers, funding organizations, partners, media, and the broader public. This role requires comfort engaging directly with scientists, understanding advanced machine learning concepts, and translating technical breakthroughs into compelling narratives without losing scientific rigor. Beyond content creation, you will support research funding initiatives by helping researchers communicate technical requirements and scientific impact in grant applications and strategic communications. This position sits at the intersection of science, communication, and societal impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Scientific Communication and Knowledge Translation

• Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to understand ongoing projects, technical breakthroughs, and research outcomes.

• Translate complex AI and machine learning concepts into accessible, engaging content tailored to diverse audiences.

• Produce a wide range of communication materials, including blog posts, research summaries, white papers, newsletters, website content, social media content, executive briefings, and government and stakeholder communications.

• Ensure scientific accuracy while adapting content to varying levels of technical expertise.

• Strategic Content Development

• Proactively identify emerging trends, research milestones, and opportunities to showcase LawZero’s work.

• Generate content ideas and recommend communication strategies that support organizational goals.

• Repurpose research outputs into multiple content formats and channels to maximize visibility and impact.

• Connect LawZero’s research activities with broader developments in AI, AI safety, and public policy.

• Grant Writing and Research Support

• Support the preparation of grant proposals and research funding applications.

• Draft and refine technical sections related to AI research programs, computing infrastructure, GPU requirements and resource planning, research methodologies, and expected scientific outcomes.

• Work alongside researchers to streamline proposal development and reduce administrative burden.

• Scientific Outreach and Events

• Assist in preparing conference materials, presentations, posters, and supporting documentation.

• Contribute to communications supporting partnerships, public engagement initiatives, and scientific outreach activities.

• Help position LawZero as a leading voice in responsible AI research.

Qualifications

Experience

• Five or more years of experience in technical writing, scientific communication, research communications, or a related field.

• Experience working within research, academic, scientific, or highly technical environments.

• Experience supporting grant applications or research funding initiatives is a strong asset.

• Technical Fluency

• Strong understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts.

• Ability to engage directly with researchers and technical experts on advanced topics without requiring extensive simplification.

• Familiarity with large language models, deep learning, model evaluation, AI safety, high-performance computing, and GPU infrastructure.

• A PhD is not required, but candidates must demonstrate sufficient technical depth to understand and communicate advanced research effectively.

• Writing and Communication Skills

• Exceptional writing and editing skills.

• Proven ability to transform dense technical or scientific content into clear, compelling narratives.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to factual accuracy.

• Ability to adapt tone, complexity, and messaging for different audiences.

• Collaboration and Working Style

• Highly collaborative and comfortable working in a flat organizational structure.

• Self-starter who thrives with autonomy and ownership.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Comfortable challenging assumptions, proposing new ideas, and contributing strategically beyond content execution.

• Language Requirements

• Exceptional written English is required.

• Professional proficiency in French is required.

• Ability to create and adapt content in both official languages.

What we offer

The chance to contribute meaningfully to a globally critical initiative Comprehensive health benefits including mental health and wellness management Twenty days of vacation per year upon start Employer contribution of 4% to your retirement savings, with no required employee match Additional compensation totaling 8% of your salary to apply towards additional retirement savings or bonuses independent of group and individual performance A team of passionate world-class experts in their field A collaborative and inclusive work environment in our vibrant office space in Little Italy, in the Mile-Ex district, close to public transportation

About LawZero LawZero is a non-profit organization committed to advancing research and creating technical solutions that enable safe-by-design AI systems. Its scientific direction is based on new research and methods proposed by Professor Yoshua Bengio. Based in Montreal, LawZero’s research aims to build non-agentic AI that learns primarily to understand the world rather than to act in it, giving truthful answers to questions based on transparent and externalized probabilistic reasoning. Such AI systems could be used to accelerate scientific discovery, provide oversight for agentic AI systems, and advance the understanding of AI risks and how to avoid them. LawZero believes that AI should be cultivated as a global public good—developed and used safely towards human flourishing. For more information, visit www.lawzero.org

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