Life-Science AI Safety Evaluator — PhD (Part-time)

Obsidian; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Obsidian is hiring PhD-level biologists in New York to enhance the safety of advanced AI models. You'll write expert-level prompts and evaluate model responses for scientific accuracy across various life science topics.

Key qualifications include a PhD in related fields and strong scientific reasoning. This part-time role offers flexibility and a commitment of 15 to 25 hours per week, potentially escalating to 40 hours.

Qualifications

• Ongoing or completed PhD in molecular biology, microbiology, virology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, synthetic biology, or immunology.
• Experience with modern laboratory and computational techniques.

Responsibilities

• Write expert-level prompts across specialized life-science topics.
• Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy.
• Classify prompts and conversations using structured guidelines.

Skills

Strong scientific reasoning and writing in English

Deep familiarity with laboratory techniques

Sound judgment around biosecurity

Education

PhD in biology or a closely related field

Job description

Obsidian is hiring PhD-level biologists in New York to enhance the safety of advanced AI models. You'll write expert-level prompts and evaluate model responses for scientific accuracy across various life science topics.

Key qualifications include a PhD in related fields and strong scientific reasoning. This part-time role offers flexibility and a commitment of 15 to 25 hours per week, potentially escalating to 40 hours.