[Hiring] Bilingual STEM Expert @Mercor

Role Description

The Bilingual Korean STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety will be responsible for:

• Writing expert-level prompts in Korean across specialized scientific topics.
• Evaluating and annotating model responses for scientific accuracy, helpfulness, and appropriate handling of sensitive content.
• Applying structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.
• Collaborating with AI research teams to improve model outputs and ensure safety.
• Working independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while enhancing AI model performance.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field.
• Native or near-native fluency in Korean, plus business-level written English.
• Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques.
• Sound judgment around scientific safety and responsible handling of dual-use information.

Requirements

• Based in South Korea or the wider East Asia region (preferred).
• Expertise in radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, or related fields (preferred).
• Depth in a specific subfield like organic synthesis, molecular biology, or virology (preferred).
• Experience with chemical safety, biosafety, or hazardous-materials handling (preferred).
• Experience reviewing or grading technical content (preferred).

Benefits

• Compensation: $63–$67/hour.
• Location: Remote.
• Commitment: 20+ hours/week.

Application Process

• Upload resume.
• AI interview based on your resume.
• Submit form.

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Process

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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.