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 French STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety
Type: Contract
Compensation: $58–$62/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Write expert-level prompts in French 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 enhance AI model safety.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure model outputs align with scientific standards.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field.
- Native or near-native fluency in French and business-level written English.
- Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques in your subfield.
- Sound judgment around scientific safety and responsible handling of dual-use information.
Preferred
- Based in France or the wider Western Europe region.
- Expertise in radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, or related fields.
- Demonstrated depth in a specific subfield like organic synthesis or molecular biology.
- Experience with chemical safety, biosafety, or hazardous-materials handling.
- Experience reviewing or grading technical content.
Start Date
- Immediate
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
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: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.