[Hiring] Forensic Materials Expert @Mercor

Role Description

• Write challenging single-turn prompts in the domain of energetic materials and propulsion. Label them as benign, dual-use, or adversarial.
• Evaluate model responses against a defined policy standard. Judge whether each response was handled correctly.
• Write reference answers, providing correct responses and technical reasoning.
• Analyze dual-use scenarios where residue analysis and diversion indicators are critical.
• Ensure models refuse dangerous questions while answering legitimate ones accurately.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

• Federally certified explosives specialist or national equivalent.
• Experience in forensic laboratory identification of energetic materials.
• Expertise in post-incident analysis and reporting for an agency or laboratory.
• Regulatory inspection experience of licensees and permittees.
• Strong technical writing or published research experience.

Requirements

• Hourly contractor.
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

• Upload resume.
• AI interview based on your resume.
• Submit form.

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