Bilingual Italian STEM Expert (PhD) at Mercor

Bilingual Italian STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety | $50–54/hr | Remote (Western Europe Preferred)

Mercor is seeking PhD-level scientists with native or near-native Italian fluency to help make cutting-edge AI models safer and more reliable. In this role, you'll apply your deep scientific expertise to evaluate and improve how AI systems handle specialized technical content in Italian. No prior AI or machine learning experience is needed — full training is provided.

What You'll Do

• Write expert-level scientific prompts in Italian across chemistry, biology, radiological, and nuclear subject areas.
• 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 (ongoing or completed) in chemistry, biology, or a closely related STEM field.
• Native or near-native fluency in Italian, with business-level written English proficiency.
• Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and/or computational techniques in your subfield.
• Sound judgment regarding scientific safety and the responsible handling of dual-use information.

Nice to Have

• Based in Italy or the broader Western Europe region (preferred, not required).
• Background in radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, energetic materials, or radiation physics.
• Demonstrated depth in a specific subfield such as organic/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
• Rate: $50–$54/hr
• Location: Remote (Western Europe preferred; all locations welcome)

This is a meaningful opportunity to apply your scientific expertise at the frontier of AI safety research. Join a mission-driven team working to ensure advanced AI handles sensitive scientific topics responsibly.