Clinical Research Scientist

About the Opportunity

Our client is an innovative AI company focused on rigorous evaluation and benchmarking of AI systems in complex, high-stakes environments. They are expanding their work in mental health AI safety and are looking for a Clinical Research Scientist to help define how AI systems should be evaluated in clinically sensitive settings.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your clinical research expertise into the rapidly evolving field of AI safety and work directly with researchers and engineers.

Why Join?

• Shape the future of safe and clinically responsible AI
• Work at the intersection of clinical science, research, and AI
• Lead meaningful evaluation and validation studies
• Collaborate with technical researchers and engineers
• Contribute to peer-reviewed research and publications
• $140K–$185K base + equity
• Relocation package, comprehensive medical/dental coverage, unlimited PTO, and onsite meals
• OPT and H-1B transfers supported

What We're Looking For

• PhD, PsyD, or MD in Clinical Psychology, Behavioral Science, Psychiatry, or related field
• 1+ year of clinical mental health research experience
• Strong peer-reviewed publication record
• Experience designing and leading empirical research, including study design, analysis, and scientific writing
• Strong background in quantitative and/or psychometric methods
• Experience with digital mental health, AI, or LLMs is highly preferred
• Experience with IRB processes, R/SPSS/Python, or AI evaluation is a plus
• Experience with adolescent/youth mental health is a strong plus

Postdocs and early-career researchers are welcome to apply.

If you're a research-driven clinical scientist excited to help define what safe AI looks like in mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today!