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