Biology PhD Expert - AI Trainer

Mercor; Riyadh; Remote; SAR 196,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Bilingual Arabic STEM Expert (PhD) for AI Safety. This contract role offers remote work with 20+ hours per week and a pay rate of $38–$42 per hour. Immediate start.

You will craft expert Arabic prompts, assess model responses for accuracy and safety, and collaborate with AI research teams to ensure responsible handling of dual-use information.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Write expert-level prompts in Arabic across specialized scientific topics.
• Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy, helpfulness, and safety.
• Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.
• Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model safety.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure responsible handling of dual-use information.

Skills

Arabic fluency

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Independent work

Education

PhD in chemistry

PhD in biology

Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Bilingual Arabic STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety
Type: Contract
Compensation: $38–$42/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Write expert-level prompts in Arabic 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.
• Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model safety.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure the responsible handling of dual-use information.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field.
• Native or near-native fluency in Arabic and business-level written English.
• Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques.
• Sound judgment around scientific safety and the responsible handling of dual-use information.

Preferred

• Based in Saudi Arabia or the wider MENA region.
• Expertise in radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, or related fields.
• Depth in specific subfields like organic synthesis, molecular biology, or genetics.
• Experience with chemical safety, biosafety, or hazardous-materials handling.
• Experience reviewing or grading technical content.

Start Date

• Immediate

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

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