About this position
About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Nuclear Engineer, Fuel Cycle
Type: Contract
Compensation: $65–$75/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Write challenging single-turn prompts in the nuclear materials domain, labeled as benign, dual-use, and adversarial.
- Evaluate AI model responses against defined policy standards to ensure correct handling.
- Write reference answers with technical reasoning for correct responses.
- Collaborate with experts to draw reliable lines between routine and potentially dangerous queries.
- Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model judgment in nuclear materials.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Experience in enrichment, reprocessing, fabrication, or criticality safety.
- Ability to distinguish routine engineering questions from potentially dangerous ones.
- Strong technical writing skills with the ability to provide written rationale.
Preferred
- Red-teaming experience in nuclear materials and safeguards.
- Prior technical writing, published research, or expert witness experience.
Compensation & Legal
- Hourly contractor
- Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Location and commute
San Francisco, CA .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3182820224.