Chief Economist, AI Economics Lab

OpenAI Foundation seeks a Head of the Econ Lab to lead a portfolio of research bets on the economics of transformative AI. You will recruit a small team of economists and policy thinkers, select funding avenues, and coordinate across grants, fellowships, and commissioned work. The role combines rigorous analysis with strategic leadership to shape how AI economics informs policy and practice. The role demands real-world economic experience, the ability to evaluate proposals critically, and