Research Generalist

Company: Palisade
Location: Remote
Level: Mid/Senior
Schedule: Flexible hours
Compensation:

• Base salary at the 75th percentile market rate (capped at Netherlands rate)

• 10% of first-year salary as a placement bonus per successful hire

• Health & dental insurance (global)

• Coworking space stipend

• Partial fitness reimbursement

About Palisade

Palisade is a nonprofit focused on raising policymaker awareness of AI risks. Its mission is to slow potentially dangerous AI research while accelerating progress in technical AI safety. The team operates with high autonomy, fast iteration, and async-friendly collaboration.

Role Overview

The Recruiting Partner will lead full-cycle recruitment as the organization scales from 7 to 14 research generalists. The role is highly collaborative with technical leadership and focuses on building a top-tier AI research team aligned with safety goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruiting for AI research roles

• Build and nurture relationships with ML and AI safety researchers

• Develop evaluation frameworks and structured interview processes

• Source talent via labs, companies, and technical communities

• Strengthen Palisade’s presence on key platforms (e.g., 80,000 Hours, MATS Slack)

• Track and optimize hiring funnel metrics

• Partner with hiring managers to shape roles and processes

Requirements

• 3+ years experience recruiting for AI/ML research roles

• Proven success in hiring senior research talent

• Strong network in AI research communities

• Demonstrated knowledge of AI safety challenges

• Daily user of LLMs (e.g., ChatGPT) with a clear understanding of capabilities and limits

• Background recruiting for labs or AI companies

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills

• Independent, self-directed, and results-driven

Hiring Process

1. Submit CV and cover letter with three short answers (self-direction, ability, experience)

2. Interview

3. 3-month trial period