Researcher, Health AI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.

Introduction

The Safety Systems team at OpenAI is dedicated to upholding the safety, robustness, and reliability of AI models as they are deployed in real-world scenarios. The Health AI team, in particular, focuses on expanding access to high-quality medical information by integrating AI safety research with healthcare applications. This role aims to develop trustworthy AI models that can support medical professionals and improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement practical and scalable methods to enhance the safety and reliability of AI models, including techniques like Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF), automated red teaming, and scalable oversight.
• Evaluate these methods using health-related data to ensure models deliver accurate, reliable, and trustworthy information.
• Develop reusable libraries for applying general alignment techniques to AI models.
• Proactively assess the safety of models and systems, identifying potential risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to integrate new methods into core model training and deploy safety improvements in OpenAI's products.

Requirements

• Passionate about OpenAI’s mission to ensure universally beneficial AGI and aligned with OpenAI’s charter.
• Strong interest in AI safety and a desire to improve global health outcomes.
• 4+ years of experience in deep learning research and Large Language Models (LLMs), with a focus on practical alignment topics such as RLHF, automated red teaming, and scalable oversight.
• Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in computer science, AI, machine learning, or a related field.
• Goal-oriented approach, willing to undertake high-value but potentially unglamorous work.
• Proven experience in making practical model improvements for AI model deployment.
• Ability to own problems end-to-end and acquire necessary knowledge to complete tasks.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in cooperative work environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience in health-related AI research or deployments.

Benefits

• Opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge AI research and deployment.
• Hybrid work model (3 days in the office per week in San Francisco, CA).
• Relocation assistance for new employees.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

About Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company committed to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. By pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities and safely deploying these systems, OpenAI aims to create powerful tools with safety and human needs at their core. The company strives to embody diverse perspectives, voices, and experiences to achieve its mission effectively.

How to Apply

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