Bilingual Finnish STEM Expert (PhD) - AI Safety

Mercor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercor is seeking PhD-level scientists to help improve the safety of advanced AI models. You will write expert-level prompts in Finnish and assess model outputs for accuracy, safety, and responsible content handling. Fluent Finnish and strong business English are required, with deep laboratory and computational knowledge.

Applicants based in Finland or Western Europe are preferred, with immediate start. No prior AI/ML experience is required as we provide training on the workflow.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field, with the depth to write prompts across chemical, biological, or radiological topics.
• Native or near-native Finnish and business-level written English.
• Experience with evaluating technical content for scientific safety, accuracy, and policy considerations.
• Experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical content.

Aufgaben

• Write expert-level prompts in Finnish across specialized scientific topics.
• Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy, helpfulness, and appropriate handling of dual-use content.
• Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.

Kenntnisse

Finnish language

English (business)

Prompt writing

Lab techniques

Ausbildung

PhD in chemistry or biology

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

We're hiring PhD-level scientists who are proficient bilingual speakers (English & Finnish) to help make advanced AI models safer. You'll apply your scientific expertise to evaluate and strengthen how these models handle specialized technical topics in Finnish. No prior AI/ML experience is required - we'll train you on the workflow.

What you'll do

• Write expert-level prompts in Finnish 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. What we're looking for
• A PhD in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field - ongoing or completed - with the depth to write prompts across chemical, biological, or radiological and nuclear subject areas.
• Native or near-native fluency in Finnish, plus business-level written English.
• Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques in your subfield.
• Sound judgment around scientific safety and the responsible handling of dual-use information. Nice to have
• Based in Finland or the wider Western Europe region. This is a preference, not a requirement - applicants based elsewhere are welcome.
• Radiological and nuclear coverage from a chemistry background is welcome - radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, energetic materials, or radiation physics all qualify.
• Demonstrated depth in a specific subfield rather than broad coverage - for example organic or inorganic synthesis, molecular biology, microbiology, virology, or genetics.
• Research or coursework touching on chemical safety and security, biosafety and biosecurity, or hazardous-materials handling.
• Experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical content. Project Timeline
• Start date: Immediate