STEM PhD - Bilingual Expert

Mercor; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 240,000,000 - 360,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor seeks PhD-level scientists fluent in English and Indonesian to help make advanced AI models safer. You will write expert prompts in Indonesian for specialized scientific topics and assess model responses for accuracy, helpfulness, and safe handling of sensitive content.

No prior AI/ML experience is required as we will train you on the workflow. You will apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations, leveraging your deep knowledge of chemistry, biology, or related

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, biology, or closely related field (ongoing or completed) with depth to write prompts across chemical, biological, or radiological and nuclear subject areas.
• Native or near-native fluency in Indonesian, plus business-level written English.
• Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques in your subfield.

Responsibilities

• Write expert-level prompts in Indonesian 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.

Skills

Indonesian fluency

Business English

Education

PhD in chemistry/biology or related field

Job description

About the role

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

What you'll do

• Write expert-level prompts in Indonesian 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 Indonesian, 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 Indonesia or the wider Southeast 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