Job description
Ever wondered what the meaning is in the songs of whales, in the chirping of the birds in your garden, or in the ultrasonic communications of bats? You’re not alone…
Earth Species Project (ESP) is a non-profit research lab and impact organization dedicated to using AI to solve these questions. We believe the exponential progress we’re seeing in AI offers new ways of looking at the world and expanding the ability of human beings to learn from other species. Our hope is that this will make a significant contribution to altering human perspective on how we relate to the rest of nature.
ESP partners with biologists and machine learning researchers at leading universities and institutions around the world, and we are honored to be supported by many forward-looking philanthropists and groups, including the Paul G Allen Family Foundation and the National Geographic Society.
As the ability of AI to generate fluent human communication has advanced, so too has the public and scientific interest in what the potential of this technology might be for the animal domain. ESP’s work has been widely featured in the mainstream and scientific press over the past three years, from The Guardian to the New York Times, TIME magazine, Science, Scientific American, WIRED and the Financial Times.
Our dynamic global team is growing, and we are looking for a talented communications professional with exceptional strategic and storytelling skills to lead efforts to engage key target audiences in our work and to super-power our mission.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - ESP covers 100% of the premium
- 401k plan with match (if based in the United States)
- 2,000 USD home office stipendUnlimited paid time off, with a recommended minimum of three weeks per year
- Flexible working hours
- Collaborations with top biologists and conservation institutions
- Opportunity to observe and participate in data collection - previous research includes bioacoustic and behavioral ecology fieldwork in Alaska, Monterey Bay in California, and the Congo rainforest
- Regular team retreats around the world
We are a fully remote team and you can be located anywhere in the world. You will occasionally be expected to participate in virtual meetings outside of typical working hours in your time zone. Additionally, you must have the willingness to travel internationally (<20%) for events and in-person team gatherings. Earth Species Project has a dynamic, flexible, and fun working environment with many opportunities for learning and personal growth.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, and criminal history, consistent with legal requirements. We encourage folks of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.
If you require any accommodations, please email us at [email protected] and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
