Biology Expert (PhD) — AI Safety

About this role

**About the role** We're hiring PhD‑level biologists to help make advanced AI models safer. You'll apply your scientific expertise to evaluate and strengthen how these models handle specialized life‑science topics. No prior AI/ML experience is required — we'll train you on the workflow. **What you'll do** - Write expert‑level prompts across specialized life‑science topics. - Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy, helpfulness, and appropriate handling of sensitive content. - Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations. **What we're looking for** - A PhD in biology or a closely related life‑science field — ongoing or completed (e.g., molecular biology, microbiology, virology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, synthetic biology, immunology). - Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques in your subfield. - Strong scientific reasoning and writing in English. - Sound judgment around biosecurity and the responsible handling of dual‑use information. **Nice to have** - Research or coursework touching on biosafety/biosecurity, pathogen biology, or gain‑of‑function considerations. - Experience reviewing, grading, or red‑teaming technical content. **Project Timeline** - Start date: Immediate - Commitment: Part‑time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week)

Eligible applicant countries

This role accepts applicants from:

• USA

Skills & domains

• ai-training
• rlhf
• sme
• annotation
• Life, Physical, and Social Science