Remote | PhD Biology AI Safety Consultant -- $55-$65/hour
hace 2 días
New York
Job Description We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for PhD-level biology professionals experienced in scientific reasoning, life-science content review, technical evaluation, AI safety assessment, and responsible handling of sensitive biological information. This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on biology-focused AI safety review, expert-level prompt evaluation, scientific response assessment, structured annotation, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will apply advanced life-science expertise to review technical prompts, evaluate model-generated responses, assess scientific accuracy, and provide structured feedback based on safety-focused evaluation guidelines. Key Responsibilities Professionals in this role may contribute to: Biology Prompt & Response Evaluation • Write or review expert-level prompts across specialized biology and life-science topics, • Evaluate model-generated responses for scientific accuracy, clarity, helpfulness, and appropriate handling of sensitive biological content, • Identify inaccurate explanations, unsupported claims, missing scientific context, or unsafe response patterns, • Review technical materials across fields such as molecular biology, microbiology, virology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, synthetic biology, or immunology Scientific Annotation & Structured Review • Apply structured guidelines to classify biology prompts, conversations, and model responses, • Annotate technical content based on scientific accuracy, safety considerations, and project-specific review criteria, • Provide clear written feedback explaining evaluation decisions and relevant scientific concerns, • Maintain consistency, precision, and professional judgment across submitted review work Biosafety & Responsible Content Assessment • Apply sound judgment around biosafety, biosecurity, and responsible handling of dual-use life-science information, • Evaluate whether biology-related responses appropriately manage sensitive, hazardous, or safety-relevant content, • Support review of materials involving laboratory concepts, computational biology, pathogen biology, genetic reasoning, or specialized technical topics, • Maintain a careful, safety-aware approach when reviewing scientific content and response quality Ideal Profile Strong candidates may have: • A completed or ongoing PhD in biology or a closely related life-science field, • Deep expertise in one or more areas such as molecular biology, microbiology, virology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, synthetic biology, or immunology, • Relevant background in modern laboratory techniques, computational methods, biological research, or technical life-science review, • Strong scientific reasoning and excellent written communication skills in English, • Sound judgment around biosafety, biosecurity, and responsible handling of sensitive biological information, • Ability to follow structured guidelines and apply consistent evaluation criteria, • Ability to work independently in a remote, project-based environment Educational Background • A completed or in-progress PhD in biology, molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, immunology, synthetic biology, or a closely related field is expected, • Research experience involving laboratory methods, computational techniques, biological analysis, safety protocols, or technical scientific writing is highly relevant, • Prior AI or machine learning experience is optional; project workflow guidance may be provided Nice to Have • Research, coursework, or professional experience related to biosafety, biosecurity, pathogen biology, dual-use life-science review, or responsible scientific evaluation, • Experience reviewing, grading, annotating, or red-teaming technical content, • Familiarity with evaluating scientific writing, technical explanations, research outputs, or model-generated responses, • Experience applying structured rubrics, safety guidelines, or content classification criteria, • Comfort working with specialized biology topics while maintaining accuracy, discretion, and safety-aware judgment Why This Opportunity • Apply advanced biology expertise to structured remote project work, • Contribute to high-quality scientific response review, biosafety evaluation, and technical annotation, • Work on flexible assignments aligned with your research background and scientific judgment, • Use your PhD-level expertise in a focused, safety-aware review environment, • Remote structure with competitive hourly compensation Contract Details • Independent contractor role, • Fully remote with flexible scheduling, • Eligible professionals should be based in the United States depending on project needs, • Expected part-time commitment of approximately 15–25 hours per week, with potential flexibility up to 40 hours depending on project scope and availability, • Competitive rates between $55–$65 per hour depending on expertise and project scope, • Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise, • Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance, • Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution About the Platform This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. 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