Application Guide

How to Apply for Clinical AI Researcher

at Rethink Wellbeing

🏢 About Rethink Wellbeing

Rethink Wellbeing is a mission-driven organization focused on scaling mental resilience and productivity within the effective altruism (EA) community. They are pioneering AI-augmented peer therapy, aiming to rigorously validate its clinical effectiveness through research. Working here offers the chance to blend cutting-edge AI with evidence-based mental health interventions, directly impacting a community dedicated to doing good.

About This Role

As a Clinical AI Researcher, you will lead the design, execution, and publication of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) in the Philippines to prove the efficacy of AI-augmented peer therapy. You will also provide clinical oversight for all AI features, prompts, and content, ensuring they are safe and evidence-backed. This role is pivotal in establishing the scientific credibility of Rethink Wellbeing's programs and shaping their future development.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing AI-generated therapy prompts for clinical accuracy, analyzing pilot data to refine program content, and collaborating with engineers on feature development. You might also spend time drafting RCT protocols, communicating with stakeholders in the Philippines, or preparing grant applications to support further research.

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🎯 Who Rethink Wellbeing Is Looking For

  • Holds a PhD or Master's in clinical psychology, psychiatry, or a related field, with experience in designing and running RCTs, preferably in digital mental health.
  • Has a strong understanding of AI and its applications in mental health, including prompt engineering and content review for clinical safety.
  • Is passionate about the effective altruism community and improving mental resilience at scale.
  • Demonstrates a track record of publishing research and analyzing quantitative data to inform product development.

📝 Tips for Applying to Rethink Wellbeing

1

Highlight your experience with RCTs, especially any conducted in low-resource or international settings like the Philippines.

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Show familiarity with AI in mental health: mention specific projects where you provided clinical input on AI-driven tools or content.

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Emphasize your alignment with effective altruism principles and your desire to apply research to scalable solutions.

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Provide examples of how you've used data to refine interventions, demonstrating a iterative approach to product development.

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If you have published research, include links or citations, and be prepared to discuss your role in the study design and analysis.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience leading RCTs from protocol to publication, with specific attention to challenges in remote or cross-cultural settings.', "Your approach to ensuring clinical safety and efficacy of AI-generated content, including any frameworks you've used.", 'Your motivation to work with the EA community and how you see AI-augmented peer therapy fitting into that ecosystem.', 'Your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineers, product managers) to translate clinical insights into product features.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read Rethink Wellbeing's website and any published materials to understand their current programs and research goals.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the effective altruism movement and its key concerns regarding mental health and productivity.
  • → Look into existing literature on AI-augmented therapy and peer support models to understand the landscape and challenges.
  • → Research the mental health landscape in the Philippines to anticipate contextual factors for the RCT.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you design an RCT to evaluate AI-augmented peer therapy in the Philippines, considering cultural and logistical factors?
2 What methods would you use to clinically validate AI prompts and content before deployment?
3 Can you describe a time when you had to balance scientific rigor with product timelines? How did you handle it?
4 How do you stay updated on the latest research in digital mental health and AI ethics?
5 Why are you interested in applying your skills specifically to the effective altruism community?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Failing to demonstrate concrete experience with RCTs or clinical validation of digital tools.
  • Overemphasizing general AI knowledge without connecting it to clinical mental health applications.
  • Ignoring the effective altruism context and treating the role as a standard research position.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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