Biology PhD - AI Safety Expert
$65 - $70 per hourMercor
Job Description
Job Description
About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .
Position: Biology Expert (PhD) — AI Safety
Type: Contract
Compensation: $65–$70/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Write expert-level prompts across specialized life-science topics to enhance model understanding.
- Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy and appropriate handling of sensitive content.
- Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations effectively.
- Strengthen AI models' handling of life-science topics by applying scientific expertise.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving model safety.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in biology or a closely related life-science field (ongoing or completed).
- Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques.
- Strong scientific reasoning and writing in English .
- Sound judgment around biosecurity and responsible handling of dual-use information.
Preferred
- Research or coursework on biosafety/biosecurity, pathogen biology, or gain-of-function considerations.
- Experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical content.
Start Date
- Immediate
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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