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CSIRO interviews

Australia

What they look for

“Entry requirement: PhD or equivalent and proven research ability in your field.”

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A PhD and proven research ability

Decide what caused an AI-suggested coating’s lower wear score.

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How to answer

“communicate scientific results through publishing research papers and presenting at conferences”

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Publish and present results

Correct a research slide once one test set turns out unmatched.

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What AI changes in the work

“Our researchers are developing new ways to evaluate not only whether AI systems are correct, but whether the information they communicate can influence the judgement of a human or AI overseer”

Scalable AI OversightCSIRO research project with the Australian AI Safety Institute

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Evaluate what AI communicates

Decide whether an AI prototype passes both pilot gates.

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The work itself

“with the aim to develop your capabilities to those expected of an independent researcher and future leader of the innovation system.”

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Toward independent researcher

Decide whether a lab prototype fits the receiving system’s limits.

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