Bilingual STEM PhD - AI Safety Scientist (Dutch)

Obsidian; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian seeks PhD-level scientists based in the Netherlands to help make advanced AI models safer. You’ll apply your scientific expertise to write prompts in Dutch and evaluate the accuracy and usefulness of model replies while ensuring responsible handling of sensitive topics.

No prior AI/ML experience is required—we’ll train you on the workflow. You must be based in the Netherlands with Dutch (Netherlands) and business English proficiency.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, biology, or closely related field, ongoing or completed, with depth to write prompts across chemical, biological, or radiological areas.
• Native or near-native Dutch (Netherlands variety) and business-level English.
• Based in the Netherlands; familiarity with modern lab techniques and computational methods.
• Sound judgment on scientific safety and dual-use information handling.

Responsibilities

• Write expert-level prompts in Netherlands Dutch across specialized scientific topics.
• Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy, helpfulness, and handling of sensitive content.
• Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.

Skills

Dutch fluency (Netherlands)

Business English proficiency

Laboratory techniques familiarity

Computational techniques familiarity

Scientific safety judgment

Education

PhD in chemistry, biology, or closely related field

Job description

Obsidian seeks PhD-level scientists based in the Netherlands to help make advanced AI models safer. You’ll apply your scientific expertise to write prompts in Dutch and evaluate the accuracy and usefulness of model replies while ensuring responsible handling of sensitive topics.

No prior AI/ML experience is required—we’ll train you on the workflow. You must be based in the Netherlands with Dutch (Netherlands) and business English proficiency.