[Hiring] Bilingual Portuguese STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety @Mercor

Role Description

• Write expert-level prompts in Portuguese across specialized scientific topics.
• Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy and helpfulness.
• Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.
• Strengthen model handling of sensitive content in Portuguese.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• Based in Portugal or Western Europe (preferred).
• Expertise in radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, or related fields (preferred).
• Depth in subfields like organic synthesis, molecular biology, or virology (preferred).
• Experience with chemical safety, biosafety, or hazardous-materials handling (preferred).
• Experience reviewing or red-teaming technical content (preferred).

Benefits

• Compensation: $50–$54/hour
• Remote work opportunity
• Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Application Process

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

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Process
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• Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.