Biology PhD Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $42/hr Part-time

mercor; Saudi Arabia; Remote; SAR 196.000 - 217.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercor is seeking a Bilingual Arabic STEM Expert (PhD) to support AI safety initiatives as a remote contractor. You will craft expert-level prompts in Arabic, evaluate model outputs for accuracy and safety, and apply guidelines to classify conversations across advanced scientific topics.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in chemistry, biology, or related fields, are fluent in Arabic and business English, and comfortable working asynchronously with AI research teams.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Arabic fluency

English proficiency

Lab techniques

Safety judgment

Ausbildung

PhD in Chemistry or Biology

Jobbeschreibung

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.