Biology PhD - AI Safety Expert Job at Obsidian, New York, NY

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  • Obsidian
  • New York, NY

Job Description

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. Responsibilities 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Part time, Immediate start

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