PhD Chemist – AI Safety Expert

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential AI research organization seeking a bilingual PhD-level chemist to support critical safety evaluation work. This remote contract role focuses on advancing responsible AI development through expert scientific review and content annotation.

Responsibilities

• Author expert-level prompts in German covering specialized scientific and technical domains
• Evaluate AI model outputs for scientific accuracy, appropriateness, and safety considerations
• Apply structured assessment frameworks to classify prompts and conversational exchanges
• Annotate responses with attention to the responsible handling of sensitive dual-use information
• Work independently on an asynchronous schedule while meeting project deadlines
• Contribute to AI model performance improvements through rigorous scientific review

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in chemistry, biology, or a closely related scientific discipline
• Native or near-native fluency in German
• Business-level written English proficiency
• Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques in your research area
• Sound judgment regarding scientific safety and dual-use research concerns
• Ability to commit 20+ hours per week on a contract basis

Preferred Background:

• Based in Germany or Western Europe
• Expertise in radiological or nuclear chemistry applications
• Demonstrated depth in organic synthesis, inorganic synthesis, molecular biology, microbiology, virology, or genetics
• Research or formal training in chemical safety and security, biosafety, biosecurity, or hazardous-materials protocols
• Prior experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical or scientific content

How We Work With You

Interested candidates should submit their application through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to assess fit and discuss your background. We will then present qualified candidates to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client organization directly, as all communication flows through our recruiting process.

Compensation

This is a remote contract position requiring 20+ hours per week with immediate availability. Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process.

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