Senior/ Principal Research Scientist, Ai Safety, Biological/ Physical Sciences

Lilasciences

Cambridge, MA, USA
Base: $268,000 - $384,000 usd; bonus/equity: bonus...
On-site
Ai safety for biological/physical risks
Technical safety strategy development
Risk and capability evaluations
Lila Sciences is seeking a Senior/Principal Research Scientist specializing in AI safety within the biological or physical sciences. The role involves developing a safety strategy for advanced AI technologies and requires a PhD along with expertise in managing dual-use risks and cross-functional collaboration

Job Summary

  • We're building a talent-dense, high-agency AI safety team at Lila that will engage all core teams within the organization to prepare for risks from scientific superintelligence.
  • Set the build and research strategy for Lila’s safety approach to biological / physical risks.
  • We offer competitive compensation including bonus potential and generous early equity.

Matching Summary

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Lila Sciences is seeking a Senior/Principal Research Scientist specializing in AI safety within the biological or physical sciences. The role involves developing a safety strategy for advanced AI technologies and requires a PhD along with expertise in managing dual-use risks and cross-functional collaboration.

Salary

Base: $268,000 - $384,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: bonus potential and generous early equity; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI safety for biological/physical risks
  • technical safety strategy development
  • risk and capability evaluations
  • threat modeling exercises
  • scientific computing experience

Nice-to-have

  • ML application in sciences
  • red-teaming scientific risks
  • broader ecosystem engagement

Key Requirements

  • PhD in biological or physical sciences
  • demonstrated ability to set research directions
  • familiarity with dual-use research concerns
  • ability to lead teams
  • ability to deal with cross-functional stakeholders

Work Rights

Not specified

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