Job Description

<span style="font-family:"Calibri", sans-serif" lang="EN-GB">Job Title: AI Life Sciences Researcher

<span style="font-family:"Calibri", sans-serif" lang="EN-GB">Location:UK

<span style="font-family:"Calibri", sans-serif" lang="EN-GB">About the Role:

<span style="font-family:"Calibri", sans-serif" lang="EN-GB">We are seeking anAI Life Sciences Researcherwith deep expertise in biology and chemistry to join a strategic AI project. This role focuses on evaluating, assessing risks, and addressing ethical considerations in applying advanced AI systems to life sciences. You will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, security, and responsible use of AI technology in domains such as synthetic biology and drug discovery.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Assessment and Analysis:Conduct risk assessments specific to AI applications in life sciences, identifying potential misuse scenarios and establishing safeguards for sensitive use cases.
  
• Safety and Ethical Framework Development: Collaborate with AI safety and ethics researchers to create frameworks for responsible AI use in life sciences, contributing to policy recommendations and industry standards.
  
• Data Analysis and Model Evaluation: Analyze complex biological and chemical datasets for AI models, providing insights into model behavior, accuracy, and limitations in life science applications.
  
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including AI researchers, data scientists, and cybersecurity experts, to ensure AI applications meet safety and ethical standards.
  
• Research and Documentation: Produce comprehensive reports on model evaluations, societal impacts, and scientific findings, documenting risk assessment processes and best practices.
  

Key Qualifications:

• Educational Background:Ph.D. or Master’s in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, or a related field with a focus on AI or machine learning applications.
  
• Technical Expertise:
  
  • Proven experience in life sciences AI applications, such as model development, bioinformatics, or complex data analysis.
    
  • Familiarity with AI safety protocols, ethical AI guidelines, and biological/chemical regulatory standards.
    
• Certifications:
  
  • Certified inAI Ethics and Complianceor equivalent (e.g., AI Ethics Certificate, Certified AI Safety Specialist) preferred.
    
  • Certifications inData ProtectionandBiosecurity Standardsare advantageous.
    
• Analytical Skills:
  
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting biological/chemical data and integrating it with AI model outcomes.
    
  • Expertise in conducting thorough risk assessments to evaluate societal and public health impacts.
    
• Experience:Previous experience in fields like genomics, pharmaceutical AI, synthetic biology, or biosecurity is highly desirable.
  
• Communication Skills:Excellent skills in technical documentation and the ability to clearly present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Security Clearance:Must have or be eligible for SC Clearance.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in threat modeling techniques and mitigation of misuse risks related to life sciences.
  
• Understanding of the societal impacts of AI applications in life sciences and the ability to contribute to policy discussions.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  
• Professional development opportunities, including certifications and training.
  
• Collaborative and supportive work environment focused on growth and innovation.