Biology Expert (PhD) - AI Safety

2 months, 1 week ago
Contract
Senior
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Weekday

Weekday

Weekday helps companies hire engineers who are vouched by other software engineers, enabling passive income for engineers. They offer services like drafting outreach messages, shortlisting candidates, and conducting reference checks. Backed by Y Combin...

Construction & Engineering
11-50
Founded 2020

Description

  • Develop expert-level prompts on specialized biological and life science topics.
  • Review, evaluate, and annotate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, completeness, clarity, and usefulness.
  • Assess model outputs for 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.

Requirements

  • PhD completed or in progress in Biology or a closely related life science field such as molecular biology, microbiology, virology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, synthetic biology, or immunology.
  • Strong understanding of modern laboratory methodologies and computational techniques relevant to the specialization.
  • Excellent scientific reasoning, analytical thinking, and written communication skills in English.
  • Sound professional judgment regarding biosecurity, biosafety, and responsible handling of dual-use biological information.
  • Research or academic experience involving biosafety, biosecurity, pathogen biology, or gain-of-function considerations is preferred.
  • Experience reviewing, evaluating, grading, or red-teaming scientific or technical content is preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to apply structured evaluation guidelines consistently.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the applicable hiring location; visa sponsorship, including H-1B and STEM OPT, is not available.

Benefits

  • Compensation of $65-$70 per hour.
  • Immediate project start.
  • Flexible part-time engagement of 15–25 hours per week, with potential to increase to 40 hours per week.
  • Fully remote work with flexible scheduling.
  • Independent contractor engagement.
  • Weekly payments through supported payment platforms.
  • Reasonable accommodations available throughout the application and engagement process upon request.

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