Research Scientist • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong background in research, particularly in the fields of chemical and biological risks, and are motivated to contribute to AI safety. Your experience includes designing and implementing complex systems that ensure safety and compliance in high-stakes environments. You possess excellent leadership skills, enabling you to influence cross-company initiatives effectively. You thrive in collaborative settings and are passionate about fostering a culture of trust and transparency in AI deployment.

You are adept at making technical trade-offs and have a keen understanding of risk modeling. Your ability to partner with various teams to align mitigation strategies with anticipated risks is a key strength. You are committed to continuous learning and adapting to evolving threats in the AI landscape, ensuring that safeguards are both effective and scalable.

What you'll do

As the Research Lead, you will design and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive mitigation strategy for chemical and biological risks associated with OpenAI’s products. This involves leading the development of safeguards that integrate seamlessly across various applications, ensuring they are enforceable and scalable. You will collaborate closely with risk modeling leadership to align your strategies with anticipated risks, driving rigorous testing of the mitigation stack against evolving threats.

Your role will require you to make decisive calls on technical trade-offs, ensuring that the safeguards you implement are robust and effective. You will also be responsible for stress-testing the mitigation strategies to ensure they can withstand potential misuse scenarios. Your leadership will be crucial in shaping the technical strategy and driving execution across the organization, making a significant impact on the safety and reliability of AI technologies.

What we offer

At OpenAI, you will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to ensuring that AI technologies are deployed safely and responsibly. We provide a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly influence the future of AI safety. You will have opportunities for professional growth and development, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the field. We are committed to fostering a culture of trust and transparency, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement.