Ales Flidr
About Ales Flidr
Ales Flidr is a Program Associate at Convergent Research in Oxford, England, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in research and effective altruism, with previous roles at organizations such as Google DeepMind and The Roots of Progress.
Work at Convergent Research
Ales Flidr has been employed as a Program Associate at Convergent Research since 2022. In this role, he contributes to various research initiatives and projects within the organization, which is based in Oxford, England. His work focuses on advancing the understanding of effective altruism and related fields.
Previous Experience
Before joining Convergent Research, Ales Flidr worked as a Research Assistant at The Roots of Progress for four months in 2021, also in Oxford. He gained additional research experience at Google DeepMind, where he served as a Research Assistant for four months in 2018-2019 in London. His earlier roles include Co-President of the Harvard Effective Altruism Student Group and a Summer Fellow at GiveWell.
Education and Expertise
Ales Flidr holds a Master of Science in Economic History from the University of Oxford, which he completed in 2022. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Harvard University, graduating in 2017. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in economic principles and historical analysis.
Internships and Volunteer Work
In addition to his formal employment, Ales Flidr has engaged in various internships and volunteer roles. He interned at The Centre for Effective Altruism for two months in 2015 and volunteered at the Future of Life Institute for one year during 2014-2015. These experiences reflect his commitment to effective altruism and research.
Early Education
Ales Flidr completed his early education at Gymnazium, Brno, Videnska 47, where he studied from 2005 to 2013. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent academic pursuits in economics and history.