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Researcher, Frontier Biological and Chemical Risks
OpenAISan Francisco, California, United States, San Francisco
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Posted on: 04 Aug 2026
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Researcher, Frontier Biological and Chemical Risks – OpenAI – San Francisco, California, United States, San Francisco
Join OpenAI’s Preparedness Safety Research team as a Researcher, Frontier Biological and Chemical Risks and become a linchpin in safeguarding humanity from AI‑driven threats that could amplify the most extreme biological and chemical hazards. In this role you will design, implement, and scale measurement frameworks that monitor emerging frontier AI capabilities, and you will translate those insights into concrete mitigation strategies that protect global security. Your work directly influences OpenAI’s risk‑reduction roadmap, shaping industry standards and informing policy worldwide. With a clear path toward senior research leadership, you will grow alongside a world‑class team of AI safety experts, gaining visibility across OpenAI’s executive and external stakeholder networks while driving breakthrough solutions that define the future of AI‑enabled risk management.
Key Responsibilities & Skills
- Lead systematic measurement of frontier AI systems, forecasting how advances could be weaponized in biological or chemical contexts.
- Develop and validate red‑team scenarios that stress‑test misuse safeguards, alignment tools, and security protocols.
- Design observability pipelines and analytics dashboards that surface emerging threat signals in real time.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional AI researchers, policy analysts, and external subject‑matter experts to co‑author mitigation guidelines and technical standards.
- Publish rigorous research findings in top‑tier conferences and internal briefings, translating complex data into actionable policy recommendations.
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to a culture of open inquiry, rigorous peer review, and continuous learning.
- Report directly to the Lead of Preparedness, interfacing with senior leadership to align research priorities with OpenAI’s global safety agenda.
Why Join & Benefits
OpenAI’s mission‑driven culture prizes curiosity, integrity, and impact—values that resonate deeply with professionals tackling the world’s most pressing safety challenges. As a Researcher, Frontier Biological and Chemical Risks, you will have unparalleled access to cutting‑edge AI models, extensive computational resources, and a collaborative ecosystem that encourages bold experimentation. The role offers accelerated career development through mentorship, sponsored conferences, and internal mobility across OpenAI’s safety and policy divisions. You will be at the forefront of a rapidly evolving field where AI intersects with bio‑security, positioning you as a thought leader in an area of critical global importance. Join us in San Francisco to shape resilient safeguards, influence industry best practices, and ensure that powerful technologies serve humanity safely and responsibly.
Join OpenAI’s Preparedness Safety Research team as a Researcher, Frontier Biological and Chemical Risks and become a linchpin in safeguarding humanity from AI‑driven threats that could amplify the most extreme biological and chemical hazards. In this role you will design, implement, and scale measurement frameworks that monitor emerging frontier AI capabilities, and you will translate those insights into concrete mitigation strategies that protect global security. Your work directly influences OpenAI’s risk‑reduction roadmap, shaping industry standards and informing policy worldwide. With a clear path toward senior research leadership, you will grow alongside a world‑class team of AI safety experts, gaining visibility across OpenAI’s executive and external stakeholder networks while driving breakthrough solutions that define the future of AI‑enabled risk management.
Key Responsibilities & Skills
- Lead systematic measurement of frontier AI systems, forecasting how advances could be weaponized in biological or chemical contexts.
- Develop and validate red‑team scenarios that stress‑test misuse safeguards, alignment tools, and security protocols.
- Design observability pipelines and analytics dashboards that surface emerging threat signals in real time.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional AI researchers, policy analysts, and external subject‑matter experts to co‑author mitigation guidelines and technical standards.
- Publish rigorous research findings in top‑tier conferences and internal briefings, translating complex data into actionable policy recommendations.
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to a culture of open inquiry, rigorous peer review, and continuous learning.
- Report directly to the Lead of Preparedness, interfacing with senior leadership to align research priorities with OpenAI’s global safety agenda.
Why Join & Benefits
OpenAI’s mission‑driven culture prizes curiosity, integrity, and impact—values that resonate deeply with professionals tackling the world’s most pressing safety challenges. As a Researcher, Frontier Biological and Chemical Risks, you will have unparalleled access to cutting‑edge AI models, extensive computational resources, and a collaborative ecosystem that encourages bold experimentation. The role offers accelerated career development through mentorship, sponsored conferences, and internal mobility across OpenAI’s safety and policy divisions. You will be at the forefront of a rapidly evolving field where AI intersects with bio‑security, positioning you as a thought leader in an area of critical global importance. Join us in San Francisco to shape resilient safeguards, influence industry best practices, and ensure that powerful technologies serve humanity safely and responsibly.
Job Overview
Salary:
Not disclosed
JOB TYPE:
Not specified
Experience:
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Job Location:
San Francisco, California, United States, San Francisco
Job Level:
Not specified
Education:
Graduation
