Chemistry PhD Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $52/hr Part-time
Mercor
- Location
- Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Zimbabwe
- Seniority
- Senior
- Posted
- Posted 2 days ago
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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 Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
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