{"html":"<p>This is a remote, project-based role for a PhD student or strong Masters-level researcher with hands-on CRISPR and gene editing experience to contribute to a short-term AI safety evaluation project. Ideal candidates have familiarity with dual-use research of concern (DURC) or biosecurity. Work is over the next week, asynchronous, and assigned on a project-by-project basis, with an expected commitment of 10–20 hours per week for the projects you accept. This position offers exceptional pay, exposure to cutting-edge problems, and a strong addition to your research portfolio.</p>\n<h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Evaluate and annotate AI-generated responses to CRISPR and gene editing-related prompts for scientific accuracy, safety relevance, and potential dual-use risk</li><li>Apply domain expertise to assess whether AI outputs reflect appropriate handling of sensitive biological topics</li><li>Flag responses that may constitute biosecurity concerns or misrepresent gene editing techniques</li><li>Provide structured written feedback and rationale for each evaluation decision</li><li>Complete a defined set of annotation tasks within a 1-week project window (10–20 hrs/week)</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Currently enrolled in or completed a PhD (Year 2+) or Master&#39;s program in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Synthetic Biology, Computational Biology, Bioengineering, Genetics, Microbiology, Virology, or Biomedical Engineering</li><li>Minimum 2+ years of hands-on CRISPR or gene-editing bench experience</li><li>Proficiency with CRISPR/Cas systems (Cas9, Cas12, Cas13), gRNA design tools (Benchling, CRISPick, CHOPCHOP), and cell line work</li><li>Experience with cell line work and off-target analysis methods (e.g., CIRCLE-seq, GUIDE-seq)</li></ul><h3>Preferred qualifications</h3><ul><li>Research focus in disease/therapeutic CRISPR applications</li><li>Experience with base editing, prime editing, or gene drives</li><li>Familiarity with dual-use research of concern (DURC), biosafety policy, or biosecurity</li><li>BSL-2+ laboratory clearance or experience</li><li>Computational skills in Python or R for bioinformatics, sequence analysis, or BLAST</li><li>Background at or affiliation with gene editing therapeutics companies (e.g., Editas, Intellia, Beam Therapeutics) or biosecurity organizations (e.g., Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, NTI Bio, SecureBio, Georgetown CSET)</li></ul>"}