Bilingual Korean STEM Expert (PhD) - AI Safety

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

Zusammenfassung

Mercor is seeking PhD-level scientists fluent in English and Korean to enhance the safety of advanced AI models. You will write prompts in Korean and evaluate model outputs for accuracy and safety, with training provided.

Applicants should hold a PhD in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field, with native or near-native Korean and business-level English. Familiarity with modern lab and computational techniques is preferred, and strong judgment on scientific safety is essential.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in chemistry, biology, or closely related field, ongoing or completed.
• Native or near-native Korean; business-level English.
• Familiar with modern laboratory and computational techniques in subfield.
• Sound judgment on scientific safety and dual-use information handling.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Bilingual English Korean

Prompt engineering

Scientific writing

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Biology

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

We're hiring PhD-level scientists who are proficient bilingual speakers (English & Korean) 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 Korean. No prior AI/ML experience is required — we'll train you on the workflow.

What you'll do

• Write expert-level prompts in Korean 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 Korean, 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 South Korea or the wider East Asia 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