Forensic Scientist, Nuclear Materials

In short

Join Mercor as a Forensic Scientist, Nuclear Materials on a freelance contract. You will help test frontier AI models for nuclear risks, making this remote role ideal for specialists who want flexible work from anywhere in the world.

What you will do

• Write challenging single-turn prompts across benign, dual-use, and adversarial levels.
• Evaluate model responses against set policy standards to judge correctness.
• Write reference answers detailing what correct responses look like and the technical reasoning.
• Assess whether models correctly handle routine questions versus dangerous ones.

What you need to apply

• Experience in nuclear forensics casework, sample characterisation, or attribution.
• Background in radiochemical analysis, mass spectrometry, isotopics, or age dating.
• Knowledge of detection and interdiction technology or material signature libraries.
• Strong technical writing skills to explain judgments clearly for non-specialists.

Who can apply

This freelance role is open worldwide with no country restrictions stated. There are 1000 openings available.