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