Biosecurity Research Lead

7 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Anthropic Limited Full time
About the Role

We're seeking a skilled Biosecurity Research Lead to join our team at Anthropic Limited. As a key member of our research team, you will play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of large language models and their potential biosecurity implications.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading small research projects, designing and running scientific experiments, and collaborating with external partners to develop novel evaluations. This position involves working closely with researchers, data scientists, and policy experts to advance our safety mission.

Responsibilities
  • Research Leadership: Independently lead small research projects while collaborating with team members on larger initiatives.
  • Evaluation Development: Work with external partners to develop novel evaluations to accurately assess the biosecurity implications of our models.
  • Scientific Experimentation: Design, run, and analyze scientific experiments to advance our understanding of large language models.
You May Be a Good Fit If You
  • Have an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in the biological sciences or 4+ years of professional experience in biology research, including wet-lab experience.
  • Take pride in writing clean, well-documented code in Python that others can build upon.
  • Have a track record of using technical infrastructure to interface effectively with machine learning models.
  • Familiarity with GPUs, Kubernetes, and OS internals is preferred.
Estimated Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWhy Join Us?

At Anthropic Limited, we are passionate about advancing AI safety and ensuring that the benefits of this technology are realized while minimizing its risks. Our team is comprised of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds who share a common goal of making a positive impact. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a competitive salary and benefits package.



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