AI Safety Researcher: Robust Training for National Security

OpenAI

OpenAI is seeking a researcher to train and evaluate models for U.S. government use, with a focus on national security applications. You will advance safety post-training and robustness, helping models follow nuanced policies while preserving their usefulness and capabilities.

You will collaborate with research, engineering, security, and policy teams to ensure safe, reliable deployment and responsible use of AI in safety-critical settings.

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