What does a AI Safety Researcher do?

You research how to make artificial intelligence safe and reliable.

How much does a AI Safety Researcher earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 110'000, mid ~CHF CHF 170'000 per year (approximate).

AI Safety Researcher

IT & Technology

AI Safety Researchers investigate the safety and reliability of AI systems. They develop methods for alignment research, test robustness and identify risks. EPFL and ETH Zurich are leaders in this globally significant field.

Entry

~CHF 110'000

CHF 9'167/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 170'000

CHF 14'167/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 260'000

CHF 21'667/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration84 months

Your path to AI Safety Researcher

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Secondary School

You are here

High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 110'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics8/10

🔬 Science8/10

💻 IT10/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity8/10

🤝 Social Contact4/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook8/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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