Research Scientist, Frontier Risk Evaluations

Scale

San Francisco, CA, US
$197,400 - $246,750 usd; not specified; comprehens...
On-site
Design evaluation measures
Build evaluation harnesses
Create evaluation datasets
Scale Labs has launched a new team focused on policy research, to bridge the gap between AI research and global policymakers to make informed, scientific decisions about AI risks and capabilities

Job Summary

  • Scale Labs has launched a new team focused on policy research, to bridge the gap between AI research and global policymakers to make informed, scientific decisions about AI risks and capabilities.
  • As a Research Scientist focused on Frontier Risk Evaluations, you will design and create evaluation measures, harnesses and datasets for measuring the risks posed by frontier AI systems.
  • Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits.

Matching Summary

Scale Labs has launched a new team focused on policy research, to bridge the gap between AI research and global policymakers to make informed, scientific decisions about AI risks and capabilities.

Salary

$197,400 - $246,750 USD; Not specified; Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • design evaluation measures
  • build evaluation harnesses
  • create evaluation datasets
  • testing AI models for dangerous capabilities
  • collaborate with government agencies
  • publish evaluation methodologies

Nice-to-have

  • red-teaming AI systems
  • adversarial testing AI systems
  • familiarity with AI safety policy frameworks

Key Requirements

  • at least three years of experience
  • published research in machine learning
  • practical experience conducting technical research collaboratively
  • strong written and verbal communication skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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