Bilingual Norwegian STEM Expert (PhD) - AI Safety

Mercor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercor is seeking PhD-level scientists fluent in Norwegian and proficient in English to help make AI models safer. You will write expert prompts in Norwegian across specialized scientific topics and evaluate model responses for accuracy and safety.

You will apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations, ensuring responsible handling of dual-use information. Immediate start date and flexible location in Germany. Background in chemistry, biology, or related fields is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• PhD level or in-progress in chemistry, biology or closely related field.
• Ability to write prompts across chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear topics.
• Native or near-native fluency in Norwegian with business-level English.

Aufgaben

• Write expert-level prompts in Norwegian for specialized scientific topics.
• Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy and safety.
• Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.

Kenntnisse

Norwegian fluency

English proficiency

Scientific writing

Ausbildung

PhD in Chemistry or Biology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

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

What you'll do

• Write expert-level prompts in Norwegian 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 Norwegian, 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 Norway. 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