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Nuclear Forensics Expert - Safeguards

Mercor

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Experience in nuclear forensics casework or international exercise participation.
  • Expertise in radiochemical and mass-spectrometric analysis.
  • Knowledge of detection and interdiction technology.
  • Familiarity with material signature libraries and attribution methodology.

Responsibilities

  • Write challenging single-turn prompts in nuclear materials, labeled as benign, dual-use, and adversarial.
  • Evaluate AI model responses against a defined policy standard to ensure correct handling.
  • Write reference answers with technical reasoning for correct responses.
  • Collaborate with experts to draw reliable lines between routine and dangerous questions.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Mercor

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Company details

IndustryJob Boards & Talent Marketplaces
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

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: Forensic Scientist — Nuclear Materials
Type: Contract
Compensation: $65–$75/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Write challenging single-turn prompts in nuclear materials, labeled as benign, dual-use, and adversarial.
  • Evaluate AI model responses against a defined policy standard to ensure correct handling.
  • Write reference answers with technical reasoning for correct responses.
  • Collaborate with experts to draw reliable lines between routine and dangerous questions.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Experience in nuclear forensics casework or international exercise participation.
  • Expertise in radiochemical and mass-spectrometric analysis.
  • Knowledge of detection and interdiction technology.
  • Familiarity with material signature libraries and attribution methodology.
  • Experience in pre- or post-detonation forensics research.

What this role demands beyond technical depth

  • Strong technical writing skills with the ability to provide written rationales.
  • Experience in technical writing, published research, or as an expert witness.
  • Ability to read and write about misuse scenarios in nuclear materials.

Before you apply

  • Ensure your work does not involve classified or export-controlled information.
  • Inform us if you hold any NDA or prepublication review obligations.

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

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