Remote | German STEM Expert (PhD) — $50–$55/hour

24-Mag Llc; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 59.000 - 65.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

24-MAG LLC is seeking PhD-level STEM experts for a part-time remote consulting role focused on German-language scientific content evaluation. You will write expert prompts in German and assess accuracy of technical responses across chemistry, biology, and related fields.

Native or near-native German speakers with strong English writing ability and familiarity with modern laboratory or computational techniques are encouraged to apply. Remote engagement.

Qualifikationen

• PhD completed or currently in progress in chemistry, biology, or a closely related STEM discipline.
• Native or near-native fluency in German
• Business-level written English
• Deep expertise within a specific scientific subfield

Aufgaben

• Write expert-level scientific prompts in German
• Develop technically rigorous content across specialised STEM subject areas
• Apply advanced subject-matter knowledge to realistic scientific scenarios
• Ensure scientific terminology and concepts are accurate and appropriately framed
• Produce content suitable for expert-level technical evaluation
• Evaluate technical responses for scientific accuracy, relevance, and helpfulness
• Identify incorrect assumptions, terminology, mechanisms, or conclusions
• Assess whether scientific reasoning is technically sound
• Distinguish substantive scientific errors from minor presentation issues
• Apply professional research judgement when reviewing complex material
• Review and annotate scientific responses against structured criteria
• Classify prompts and conversations consistently
• Assess whether responses appropriately address specialised technical questions
• Identify nuanced issues requiring expert scientific judgement
• Provide concise written explanations supporting evaluation decisions
• Evaluate content involving potentially sensitive or dual-use information
• Apply structured guidelines to safety considerations
• Exercise sound judgement across chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear subject matter
• Document the reasoning behind safety judgements clearly
• Apply knowledge of modern laboratory and computational techniques
• Evaluate whether described methods reflect contemporary practice
• Review experimental assumptions and workflows
• Assess terminology and reasoning
• Apply deep specialist expertise in the discipline
• Produce technically accurate and natural German-language content
• Evaluate specialised terminology for linguistic and scientific precision
• Identify wording that changes or obscures meaning
• Communicate clearly in written English when documenting decisions

Kenntnisse

PhD in STEM

German fluency

English writing

Scientific reasoning

Safety judgment

Ausbildung

PhD in chemistry/biology or related STEM

Jobbeschreibung

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for PhD-level STEM experts with native or near-native German fluency and advanced scientific expertise across chemistry, biology, or closely related technical disciplines.

This role focuses on applying scientific expertise and bilingual language skills to evaluate specialised technical content in German. Selected experts will develop advanced scientific prompts, assess technical responses for accuracy and quality, and apply structured evaluation standards to sensitive and dual-use scientific subject matter. Prior AI or machine-learning experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Content Development

• Write expert-level scientific prompts in German
• Develop technically rigorous content across specialised STEM subject areas
• Apply advanced subject-matter knowledge to realistic scientific scenarios
• Ensure scientific terminology and concepts are accurate and appropriately framed
• Produce content suitable for expert-level technical evaluation

Scientific Accuracy Review

• Evaluate technical responses for scientific accuracy, relevance, and helpfulness
• Identify incorrect assumptions, terminology, mechanisms, or conclusions
• Assess whether scientific reasoning is technically sound
• Distinguish substantive scientific errors from minor presentation issues
• Apply professional research judgement when reviewing complex material

Technical Evaluation & Annotation

• Review and annotate scientific responses against structured criteria
• Classify prompts and conversations consistently
• Assess whether responses appropriately address specialised technical questions
• Identify nuanced issues requiring expert scientific judgement
• Provide concise written explanations supporting evaluation decisions

Scientific Safety & Dual-Use Review

• Evaluate technical content involving potentially sensitive or dual-use information
• Apply structured guidelines to scientific safety considerations
• Exercise sound judgement across chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear subject matter where relevant to your expertise
• Identify cases requiring additional caution or contextual evaluation
• Document the reasoning behind scientific safety judgements clearly

Laboratory & Computational Expertise

• Apply knowledge of modern laboratory and computational techniques within your specialist field
• Evaluate whether described scientific methods reflect contemporary research practice
• Review experimental assumptions and technical workflows
• Assess methodology, terminology, and scientific reasoning
• Apply deep specialist expertise within your particular scientific discipline

German Language Review

• Produce technically accurate and natural German-language scientific content
• Evaluate specialist terminology for linguistic and scientific precision
• Identify wording that changes or obscures technical meaning
• Apply native or near-native linguistic and cultural judgement
• Communicate clearly in written English when documenting evaluation decisions

Ideal Profile

• PhD completed or currently in progress in chemistry, biology, or a closely related STEM discipline
• Native or near-native fluency in German
• Business-level written English
• Deep expertise within a specific scientific subfield
• Strong familiarity with modern laboratory and/or computational techniques
• Relevant areas of expertise may include:
  • Organic or inorganic chemistry
  • Molecular biology
  • Microbiology
  • Virology
  • Genetics
  • Radiochemistry
  • Nuclear chemistry
  • Radiation physics
  • Energetic materials
• Strong scientific reasoning and attention to technical detail
• Sound judgement regarding scientific safety and responsible treatment of dual-use information
• Research or coursework involving chemical safety and security, biosafety, biosecurity, or hazardous-materials handling is advantageous
• Experience reviewing, grading, evaluating, or red-teaming technical content is advantageous
• Prior AI or machine-learning experience is not required
• Candidates based in Germany or wider Western Europe are particularly encouraged to apply, although applicants based elsewhere are also welcome

Engagement Details

• Part-time independent contractor engagement
• Fully remote
• Flexible scheduling based on project requirements
• Compensation: $50–$55/hour
• Immediate start
• Germany or wider Western Europe is preferred but not required
• Training on the project workflow is provided
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded based on project needs and performance
• Work must be completed without using confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, institution, or other third party
• H1-B and STEM OPT support is unavailable for this engagement

About the Platform

This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.

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