Bilingual PhD Scientist - AI Safety

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 Spanish STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety Type: Contract Compensation: $58–$62/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities • Write expert-level prompts in Spanish across specialized scientific topics. • Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy and appropriate handling of sensitive content. • Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations. • Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model safety . • Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure accuracy and depth in model outputs . Qualifications Must-Have • PhD in chemistry , biology , or a related field. • Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and business-level written English . • Familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques. • Sound judgment in scientific safety and responsible handling of dual-use information. Preferred • Based in Spain or Western Europe . • Expertise in radiochemistry , nuclear chemistry , or related fields. • Depth in specific subfields like organic synthesis or molecular biology . • Experience in chemical safety, biosafety, or hazardous-materials handling. • Experience reviewing or grading technical content. Start Date • Immediate Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: • For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas