AI Healthcare Governance & Regulatory Failure Mode Research Volunteer (Remote)

Already, 1 in 10 patients are harmed during their medical care. Our 501c3 nonprofit works to ensure AI improves patient care rather than putting it at greater risk.We host a variety of remote volunteer opportunities. From researching the use of AI in diagnostics to creating patient education tools, and from liaising with industry to investigative journalism - BRITE Institute offers diverse ways to use your skills to save lives.,About The InitiativeThe BRITE Institute is expanding a structured AI Risk Framework initiative focused on building a foundational risk architecture for AI in healthcare.As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in clinical decision-making, diagnostics, health data systems, patient monitoring, life sciences, regulatory workflows, and healthcare operations, there is a growing need to identify where AI systems may fail — not only technically, but also from a governance, compliance, oversight, accountability, and regulatory perspective.This initiative is designed to identify, analyze, and document AI failure modes that may impact patient safety, regulatory readiness, operational integrity, institutional trust, and responsible AI adoption across healthcare and other high-risk environments.This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful work at the intersection ofhealthcareAI governanceregulatory strategypatient safetycompliancerisk managementlife sciencesand emerging technologyThe project operates through a standardized research workflow and collaborative system.Volunteer Roles AvailableWe are seeking contributors with interest or experience in areas such asregulatory affairshealthcare complianceAI governancequality systemsclinical research operationspharmacovigilancedrug safetylife sciencesmedical affairslegal or policy researchhealth technology oversightrisk managementpublic health regulationhealthcare administrationclinical trial operationsregulatory submissionsSOPs, documentation, or audit readinessThis is a fully remote and unpaid volunteer opportunity.What You Will DoContributors may assist withidentifying AI governance and regulatory failure modesanalyzing how AI failures may affect healthcare compliance and oversightreviewing regulatory, quality, and operational risk scenariosidentifying gaps in accountability, documentation, transparency, and auditabilityevaluating risks related to AI use in clinical, administrative, or life sciences workflowssupporting structured risk documentationcontributing to mitigation strategy developmentreviewing how AI failures may affect inspection readiness, reporting, documentation, and institutional controlshelping map AI risks to real-world healthcare and regulatory environmentssupporting publication-oriented research outputsIdeal Candidate ProfileWe are looking for contributors who aredetail-orientedhighly organizedanalyticalcomfortable with research-intensive workable to follow structured workflowsresponsive and reliablecapable of reviewing complex information carefullycomfortable documenting findings clearlyable to think in terms of systems, controls, risk, and accountabilityprofessional in collaborative research environmentsStrong candidates may have experience or interest inregulatory affairsFDA or health authority processesclinical researchquality assurancepharmacovigilance or safety reportinghealthcare compliancepolicy researchrisk frameworksaudit readinesslife sciences operationslegal, ethics, or governance researchhealth technology oversightPrior AI experience is helpful but not required. The strongest candidates will be able to think critically about how emerging AI systems may create risk in regulated healthcare environments.Important NotesThis initiative is fast-moving, systems-oriented, and research intensive. Contributors should be comfortablelearning new workflows quicklyoperating within standardized systemsreceiving structured feedbackworking independentlymeeting deadlinesusing collaborative digital toolsand maintaining accuracy across shared research systemsRemote collaboration may include Slack, Zoom, Google Meet, Google Docs, shared spreadsheets, templates, and structured research data entry systems.Because this work may contribute to future publications, policy frameworks, regulatory conversations, and advanced AI safety initiatives, professionalism, reliability, confidentiality, and attention to detail are extremely important.What You’ll GainVolunteers may gainexposure to emerging AI governance and healthcare safety researchexperience contributing to a structured AI risk frameworkpublication-oriented research collaborationexperience analyzing AI risks in regulated healthcare settingscross-functional exposure to clinical, technical, regulatory, and operational perspectivessystems-thinking experience in AI safetyhands-on involvement in one of the fastest-growing areas of healthcare innovationThis is an opportunity to help shape how healthcare organizations identify, govern, and mitigate AI-related risks before they impact patients, institutions, or regulated workflows.This is a merit-based and experienced-based volunteer opportunity.Applicants should be prepared to submit relevant work samples, research examples, writing samples, regulatory experience, policy work, or related professional experience during the application process.Selected candidates may also be asked to complete a short skills-based assessment aligned with the responsibilities outlined in this position description.Remote Volunteer Unpaid Flexible Hours