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AI x Biosecurity Researcher (China-based)

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Location

Based in either our Beijing office for at least 75% of the year, with up to 25% remote work flexibility.

Expected Start Date

March 2026

Application Deadline

9 November 2025, 23:59 (GMT+8)
*Rolling applications may be considered after the application deadline if the position has not been filled.

Application Process

Our hiring process typically has 4 phases:
1. Written application form (20-30 minutes).
2. Online written test (1 hour).
3. 2 online interviews (45-60 minutes each).
4. 2-day in-person work trial (paid), with reference checks.

Background

Concordia AI is dedicated to identifying and addressing the most pressing challenges arising from rapid advances in AI, ensuring its development is safe, reliable, and responsible. The convergence of AI and life sciences is one of our current strategic priorities. We recognize that, while this convergence can significantly advance public health and medicine, it also poses serious challenges by lowering barriers to biological risk, increasing potential harm, and weakening existing biodefense systems. Our ongoing work includes:

  • Producing in-depth research and policy reports
    Concordia AI has recently co-published “Responsible Innovation in AI x Life Sciences” with the Center for Biosafety Research and Strategy of Tianjin University at the AI Safety and Governance Forum of the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference.
  • Developing risk management frameworks and promoting risk assessment practices
    Concordia AI has jointly released “Frontier AI Risk Management Framework” with Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, alongside a Risk Analysis Technical Report that covers biosecurity risks.
  • Hosting and participating in high-level seminars and closed-door symposiums
    Concordia AI has co-hosted the “AI and Biosecurity Convergence Seminar” with Center for Biosafety Research and Strategy of Tianjin University; and has been invited to the “Biosecurity Closed-Door Symposium” hosted by the National Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biotechnology and “Closed-Door Symposium on DNA Synthesis Screening Technologies and Policies” at the China Foreign Affairs University.
  • Engaging deeply in global AIxBio governance dialogues
    Concordia AI has been invited in the AIxBio Global Forum and to sign “Statement on Biosecurity Risks at the Convergence of AI and the Life Sciences”, as well as in a side event at the Sixth Meeting of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Working Group.

We are looking for a mission-driven professional with a solid life sciences background and a passion for biosecurity. Joining as a core member of Concordia AI, you will conduct research at the cutting-edge intersection of AI and life sciences, providing support for critical decisions in AIxBio governance across policy, industry, and academic sectors, helping to bring forth a safer future.

We prefer to hire a full-time researcher; however, depending on the candidate’s level of experience, we would also welcome project-based contractors, with the possibility of conversion to a full-time role for contractors with strong performances.

Responsibilities

  • Advancing AI x Biosecurity Projects
    Assist in planning and executing projects, analyze major technical and policy trends, collaborate with relevant experts to establish threat models, conduct threshold setting, red-teaming, and mitigation strategy research, provide professional recommendations to team and our partners, and promote domestic AI x biosecurity practices and governance.
  • Tools and Process Support
    Assist in improving internal tools, data, and analytical processes required for AI x biosecurity research, optimizing relevant research and testing efficiency.
  • External Communications and Collaboration
    Liaise between our team and external stakeholders on domestic AI x biosafety meetings and activities, deliver presentations and thematic sharing for the team, effectively leverage external knowledge and resources to establish and maintain partnerships.
  • Team Collaboration and Support
    Support team initiatives such as enterprise client consulting, AI safety research and evaluation, and major domestic and international forums or closed-door symposiums.

Qualifications

Required

  • Alignment with Concordia AI’s mission; high sense of ownership and problem-solving abilities to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Master’s degree or above in biosafety, dual-use biotechnology, synthetic biology, microbiology, genomics, or related fields.
  • Familiarity with scientific experimental design and data analysis methods; ability to assist in AI x biosecurity threat modeling, benchmark development, and risk assessment. While a professional background in AI is not required, we highly value a keen interest in and a strong capacity to learn about AI.
  • Strong Chinese reading, writing, and communication skills

Preferred

  • Experience in biosecurity research, microbial detection, or industrial biotechnology research or their practical application.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in both Chinese and English language with Chinese and international Biosecurity stakeholders

Benefits

  • Competitive salary in the range of US$76,000–108,000 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Flexible working hours;  up to 30% remote working quota each year
  • 22 days of paid annual leave and 10 days of paid sick leave per year
  • Comprehensive social insurance package (“五险一金”) , plus supplemental commercial medical insurance
  • A modern and comfortable office space with an annual personal development fund and an allowance for office equipment and supplies

For detailed information, please see: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/DezWswOxFAZYcDQpB1Y-mA

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