AI Biosecurity Researcher - Risk Modeling & Benchmarking

Concordia AI; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia AI in Singapore is seeking a research-focused professional to advance the field of AI x biosecurity. You will conduct in-depth studies at the intersection of frontier AI and life sciences, identifying risks and proposing governance strategies.

The role emphasizes developing threat models, evaluating AI biology tools, and communicating findings to policymakers, industry, and academia. Fluency in Chinese is advantageous for stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Alignment with Concordia AI mission and strong sense of responsibility.
• Master’s degree or above in Synthetic Biology, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Virology, Biosecurity, or related discipline.
• Genuine interest in AI and a fast learner.
• Familiar with experimental design and data analysis methodologies for biosecurity work.
• Strong Chinese reading and writing skills, with proficient spoken Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research at the intersection of frontier AI and biosecurity.
• Develop biosecurity threat models for AI systems and automated labs.
• Design and benchmark AI biology tools and safety assessments.
• Track governance-relevant AI and bioscience developments and translate findings into policy-ready reports.

Skills

Problem solving

Scientific reasoning

Independent research

Team collaboration

Chinese proficiency

Education

Synthetic Biology

Bioinformatics

Computational Biology

Virology

Biosecurity

Tools

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Job description

Concordia AI in Singapore is seeking a research-focused professional to advance the field of AI x biosecurity. You will conduct in-depth studies at the intersection of frontier AI and life sciences, identifying risks and proposing governance strategies.

The role emphasizes developing threat models, evaluating AI biology tools, and communicating findings to policymakers, industry, and academia. Fluency in Chinese is advantageous for stakeholder collaboration.