Model Behavior Tutor - Epistemic Rigor & Truthfulness · xAI

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:48:46 GMT
Engineering

xAI · Remote · $40/hour - $70/hour · remote

You will ensure Grok reasons carefully, resists motivated reasoning, and communicates uncertainty and evidence proportionately.

Responsibilities: Assess model outputs for factual accuracy, logical coherence, fallacious reasoning, and hidden assumptions. Identify subtle ideological capture, statistical fallacies, and rhetorical sleights of hand. Write exemplary reasoning that models intellectual honesty, source evaluation, nuanced weighing of primary and secondary sources, and scoping of confidence. Construct adversarial examples and red-team prompts to expose remaining epistemic weaknesses. Contribute to the definition and scaling of constitutional principles for truth-seeking behavior.

Basic Qualifications: Published analytical work and academic training in a high-rigor field. Strong Forecasting track record (e.g., Metaculus, Good Judgment), rigorous analysis, or public updating on errors. Deep knowledge in at least three of: philosophy of science, cognitive psychology, statistics, logic, linguistics, history, economics, or related disciplines. Ability to steel-man opposing views and separate settled knowledge from speculation. Habitual reliance on primary sources and base rates.

Preferred Skills and Experience: Experience in intelligence analysis, investigative journalism, or academic peer review.