PhD Chemist - AI Safety Expert

Mercor; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercor seeks PhD-level scientists fluent in German with strong written English to craft prompts and supervise AI model safety across chemistry, biology, and related fields.

You will evaluate model outputs for accuracy, usefulness, and safe handling of dual-use topics, applying rigorous guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in chemistry, biology or closely related field, ongoing or completed.
• Native or near-native German, business-level English writing.
• Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques.
• Sound judgment around scientific safety and dual-use information.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

German fluency

English writing

Ausbildung

PhD in chemistry or biology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

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

What you'll do

• Write expert-level prompts in German 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 German, 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 Germany 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