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Bilingual Polish STEM Expert (PhD) at Mercor
posted 1 month agoBilingual Polish STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety | $50–54/hr | Remote (Eastern Europe Preferred)
Join a cutting-edge AI safety initiative where your scientific expertise directly contributes to making advanced AI models safer and more reliable. We're seeking PhD-level scientists fluent in both Polish and English to evaluate and improve how AI systems handle specialized technical content. No prior AI or machine learning experience is needed — full training is provided.
What You'll Do
- Write expert-level scientific prompts in Polish 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 technical conversations.
What We're Looking For
- A PhD (ongoing or completed) in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field, with expertise spanning chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear subject areas.
- Native or near-native fluency in Polish, along with business-level written English.
- Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques in your subfield.
- Sound judgment regarding scientific safety and the responsible handling of dual-use information.
Nice to Have
- Based in Poland 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/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 basis
- Rate: $50–$54/hr
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.