Biology Expert (PhD) - AI Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Develop expert-level prompts covering specialized topics within the biological and life sciences
• Review, evaluate, and annotate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, completeness, clarity, and practical usefulness
• Audit model outputs for the appropriate handling of sensitive biological and biosecurity-related topics
• Apply structured evaluation guidelines to classify prompts, conversations, and model responses consistently
• Contribute scientific expertise to improve the safety, reliability, and quality of advanced AI systems

Core Qualifications

• PhD (completed or currently pursuing) in Biology or a closely related life science discipline, including:
• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Virology
• Genetics
• Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Synthetic Biology
• Immunology
• Other relevant biological sciences
• Strong understanding of modern laboratory methodologies and computational techniques relevant to your area of specialization
• Excellent scientific reasoning, analytical thinking, and written communication skills in English
• Sound professional judgment regarding biosecurity, biosafety, and the responsible handling of dual-use biological information

Preferred Qualifications

• Research or academic experience involving biosafety, biosecurity, pathogen biology, or gain-of-function considerations
• Experience reviewing, evaluating, grading, or red-teaming scientific or technical content
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to apply structured evaluation guidelines consistently

Project Details

• Immediate project start
• Flexible, part-time engagement of 15-25 hours per week, with the opportunity to increase availability to 40 hours per week based on project needs
• Full-time remote with flexible scheduling
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded based on business requirements and individual performance
• Weekly payments are processed through supported payment platforms

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.