Bilingual STEM PhD - AI Safety

mercor · via Himalayas ·

Budget / Salary$48–52
TypeContract
LocationUnited States
Posted4 hours ago
About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Bilingual Russian STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety
Type:Contract
Compensation:$48–$52/hour
Location:Remote
Commitment:20+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities

Write expert-level prompts in Russian across specialized scientific topics.

Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy, helpfulness, and appropriate handling of sensitive content.

Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.

Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model performance and ensure safety.

Collaborate with subject matter experts to maintain consistency and relevance in datasets.

Qualifications

Must-Have

PhD in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field.

Native or near-native fluency in Russian and business-level written English.

Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques.

Sound judgment around scientific safety and responsible handling of dual-use information.

Preferred

Based in Eastern Europe or regions where Russian is widely spoken.

Expertise in radiological and nuclear coverage from a chemistry background.

Demonstrated depth in a specific subfield like organic or inorganic synthesis.

Experience with chemical safety, biosafety, or hazardous-materials handling.

Experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical content.

Start Date
Immediate

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