Notes: -PhD in philosophy from the University of Oxford. -Giving What We Can member since 2012 -Last summer as a research intern for Rethink Priorities I wrote a 50 000 word report in 4 months on a technical issue in the philosophy of mind relevant to cause priortization. -Currently taking part in a forecasting tournament on existential risks run by Philip Tetlock and Ezra Karger. Was recruited to participate because I work as a professional forecaster for Good Judgment project. -Currently transferring out of academia and looking for a new full-time, EA-aligned career. -Particularly interested in research, especially, but not limited to, research that requires background in philosophy (especially consciousness-related stuff) and forecasting. But I am open to trying totally new roles as well. -Willing to work in any EA-cause area. -My academic work is available here: https://​​independent.academia.edu/​​DavidMathers1
Dr. David Mathers
Location: Penicuik, Scotland, United Kingdom
Remote: Yes
Willing to relocate: Yes
Skills: Research, especially in philosophy, forecasting.
CV: Dr. David Mathers-CV-June 2022 - Google Docs
Email: davidabm1@gmail.com
Notes:
-PhD in philosophy from the University of Oxford.
-Giving What We Can member since 2012
-Last summer as a research intern for Rethink Priorities I wrote a 50 000 word report in 4 months on a technical issue in the philosophy of mind relevant to cause priortization.
-Currently taking part in a forecasting tournament on existential risks run by Philip Tetlock and Ezra Karger. Was recruited to participate because I work as a professional forecaster for Good Judgment project.
-Currently transferring out of academia and looking for a new full-time, EA-aligned career.
-Particularly interested in research, especially, but not limited to, research that requires background in philosophy (especially consciousness-related stuff) and forecasting. But I am open to trying totally new roles as well.
-Willing to work in any EA-cause area.
-My academic work is available here: https://​​independent.academia.edu/​​DavidMathers1