In case you’re confused by the terminology like Peter Hurford was: “research associate” at places like FHI and MIRI means “unpaid research collaborator” not “full-time staff member.” It does, however, indicate a strong level of interest in a researcher, and I expect researchers eventually hired by MIRI will first spend some time as MIRI research associates. MIRI’s current research associates are listed here.
In case you’re confused by the terminology like Peter Hurford was: “research associate” at places like FHI and MIRI means “unpaid research collaborator” not “full-time staff member.” It does, however, indicate a strong level of interest in a researcher, and I expect researchers eventually hired by MIRI will first spend some time as MIRI research associates. MIRI’s current research associates are listed here.