Remote Arabic PhD Scientist for AI Safety Prompts

mercor; Saudi Arabia; Remote; SAR 196,000 - 217,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Arabic fluency

English proficiency

Lab techniques

Safety judgment

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Biology

Job description

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.