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Research Scientist, Virologist, Chem-Bio
AI Security Institute (AISI)London, UK
London, UK
3 weeks ago
Deadline
2026-09-06
Routes to impact
Direct high impact on an important cause
Description
Lead technical research evaluating how advanced AI systems perform on virology and biosecurity-relevant tasks, translating findings into evidence for decision-makers.
- Design and execute risk-relevant biology and AI evaluations
- Assess scientific validity, uncertainty, limitations, and practical risks
- Produce technical reports, briefings, and recommendations for decision-makers
- Collaborate across research, engineering, biosecurity, policy, and scientific teams
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