Biology PhD - AI Safety Expert

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)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

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