[Hiring] Korean Science Expert @Mercor

Role 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.

Position: Bilingual Korean STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety

Type: Contract

Compensation: $63–$67/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Write expert-level prompts in Korean 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 model outputs and ensure safety.
• Work 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.
• Expertise in radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, or related fields.
• Depth in a specific subfield like organic synthesis, molecular biology, or virology.
• Experience with chemical safety, biosafety, or hazardous-materials handling.
• Experience reviewing or grading technical content.

Company Description

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome

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