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Senior Investigator Application - The Midas Project

Thank you for your interest in The Midas Project. In this role, you'll run the investigations driving our work and write them up for Model Republic, our publication covering the AI industry, policy, and the forces shaping the rules of AI.
The application takes about 20-30 minutes. We review applications on a rolling basis and plan to close this hiring round by Oct. 23, 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We will only reach out if we are advancing your application.
Questions? Email us at hiring@themidasproject.com.

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Is there a project in the last year that you contributed to that you are especially proud of? Describe your specific contribution. Include links/examples when possible.

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Which AI policy issues do you find most important, and are there writers or commentators whose views on AI you find compelling?

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What things seem exciting to you about our organization? What gives you reservations or skepticism about our organization? We strongly encourage direct criticism, being skeptical is a skill we value.

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Please share links to 2-3 published pieces (articles, reports, or investigations) that best show your research and writing. Briefly note your role in each.

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