Chemist Lead

Highlights

• Lead chemical evaluations to probe maximum agentic capabilities of Gemini models.
• Shape mitigations keeping models safe without blocking legitimate science.
• Serve as DeepMind’s primary chemical security voice to senior leaders.

What they offer

• 25% bonus target
• equity
• benefits

Ideal candidate

PhD chemist trusted by chemical security communities who wants frontier AI to advance science without enabling catastrophic harm.

Requirements

• PhD in chemistry or equivalent practical experience
• 7 years of experience with national or international chemical security organisations
• Experience working with national security or defense organizations on technical chemical matters
• Experience working with LLMs and applying them to scientific problems
• Experience designing science evaluations, red-teaming protocols or threat-analysis frameworks
• Understanding of LLM training, operating principles and mitigations for dual-use information
• Understanding of model evaluation methodologies for frontier AI risks
• Active engagement and credibility with chemical security organizations