Bilingual Czech STEM Expert (PhD) at Mercor

Bilingual Czech STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety | $53–57/hr | Remote (Eastern Europe Preferred)

Mercor is seeking PhD-level scientists with bilingual proficiency in Czech and English to contribute to cutting-edge AI safety research. In this role, you will apply your deep scientific expertise to evaluate and improve how advanced AI models handle specialized technical content in Czech. No prior AI or machine learning experience is necessary — full training on the workflow is provided.

What You'll Do

• Write expert-level scientific prompts in Czech across specialized technical domains.
• Evaluate and annotate AI model responses for scientific accuracy, helpfulness, and responsible handling of sensitive content.
• Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations in alignment with AI safety standards.

What We're Looking For

• A PhD (completed or in progress) in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field, with expertise spanning chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear subject areas.
• Native or near-native fluency in Czech, combined with business-level written English proficiency.
• Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques relevant to your subfield.
• Sound judgment regarding scientific safety and the responsible handling of dual-use information.

Nice to Have

• Based in the Czech Republic or the broader Eastern Europe region (preferred, not required).
• Background in radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, energetic materials, or radiation physics.
• Demonstrated depth in a specific subfield such as organic or inorganic synthesis, molecular biology, microbiology, virology, or genetics.
• Research or coursework in chemical safety, biosafety, biosecurity, or hazardous materials handling.
• Experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical content.

Project Details

• Start Date: Immediate
• Commitment: Part-time, contractor engagement
• Rate: $53–$57/hr

This is a meaningful opportunity to apply your scientific expertise toward making AI systems safer and more reliable for specialized technical domains.