Bilingual STEM PhD - 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 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 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