Remote Chemical Defense Researcher (Contract)

mercor; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 90 000 - 103 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Mercor is seeking a Chemical Defense Researcher for a remote, contract role. Compensation is $65–$75 per hour.

This position supports AI safety research in chemical domains and offers flexible, remote work. Key responsibilities include writing challenging chemistry and safety prompts labeled benign, dual-use, and adversarial; evaluating AI model outputs against policy standards; drafting reference answers with technical reasoning; collaborating with AI teams to separate routine queries from

Qualificações

• Experience in chemical defense research at institutions like USAMRICD, DoD, or CDC.
• Background in toxicology of chemical warfare agents and medical countermeasure development.
• Expertise in decontamination, protection, and detection research for chemical threats.
• Experience with CWC-related work such as verification and destruction.
• Strong technical writing skills with prior experience or published research.

Responsabilidades

• Write challenging single-turn prompts in chemistry and chemical safety, 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 AI research teams to draw reliable lines between routine and dangerous queries.
• Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model performance.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Mercor is seeking a Chemical Defense Researcher for a remote, contract role. Compensation is $65–$75 per hour.

This position supports AI safety research in chemical domains and offers flexible, remote work. Key responsibilities include writing challenging chemistry and safety prompts labeled benign, dual-use, and adversarial; evaluating AI model outputs against policy standards; drafting reference answers with technical reasoning; collaborating with AI teams to separate routine queries from