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Job Description

An AI startup client of ours is seeking a senior technical sourcer. This position is fully remote and a six-month contract that has the possibility to get extended or turn into full time. The responsibilities for this role include:

• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to identify and attract top AI/ML talent, particularly those with PhD/postdoc backgrounds.
• Utilize advanced Boolean search techniques and leverage various sourcing platforms (e.g., HireEZ, Gem) to build a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Conduct in-depth research on the academic AI/ML ecosystem, including monitoring relevant conferences, journals, and top institutions to identify potential candidates.
• Create and optimize compelling outreach messages that effectively communicate the company's mission and technical concepts to potential candidates.
• Manage multiple concurrent searches, prioritizing efforts based on business needs and maintaining a high level of organization.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with potential candidates, keeping them engaged throughout extended recruitment processes.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and the broader recruitment team to understand technical requirements and refine search strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to ensure efficient pipeline management and reporting.

Qualifications

• 3 + years in technical sourcing/recruiting (research, engineering, scientific roles)

• Proven success finding PhD/postdoc talent in ML/AI or related fields

• Deep knowledge of the academic AI/ML ecosystem (conferences, journals, top institutions)

• Expert Boolean search skills and familiarity with sourcing platforms (HireEZ, Gem, etc.)

• Excellent written & verbal communication—able to translate mission and tech concepts into compelling outreach

• Genuine passion for AI safety and alignment

• Comfort in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple searches simultaneously

• Strong relationship-building chops—nurturing long-lead candidates over time

• Meticulous organizational skills and ATS proficiency for tracking pipelines and metrics

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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