[Hiring] Czech STEM PhD - Safety Expert @Mercor

Role Description

• Write expert-level prompts in Czech 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.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to improve training data quality and model safety.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while enhancing AI model performance.

Qualifications

• Must-Have:
• PhD in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field.
• Native or near-native fluency in Czech, plus business-level written English.
• Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques in your subfield.
• Sound judgment around scientific safety and the responsible handling of dual-use information.
• Preferred:
• Based in the Czech Republic or the wider Eastern Europe region.
• Radiological and nuclear coverage from a chemistry background.
• Demonstrated depth in a specific subfield like organic or inorganic synthesis, molecular biology, microbiology, virology, or genetics.
• Research or coursework on chemical safety and security, biosafety and biosecurity, or hazardous-materials handling.
• Experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical content.

Company Description

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.