MercorPosted 4 Sep 2026
Bilingual Chinese STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety
Pay
$68–72/hr
Work
Remote · Part time · 7 hrs/wk · Remote — East Asia preferred
Eligibility
No stated location restriction
Field
Science & research
Skills
ChemistryBiologyRadiochemistryNuclear ChemistryRadiation PhysicsOrganic SynthesisInorganic SynthesisMolecular BiologyMicrobiologyVirologyGeneticsLaboratory TechniquesComputational TechniquesChineseEnglishScientific Prompt WritingScientific Content EvaluationContent AnnotationPrompt ClassificationAI SafetyChemical Safety and SecurityBiosafety and BiosecurityHazardous Materials HandlingTechnical Content Red Teaming
About this role
About the role
We're hiring PhD-level scientists who are proficient bilingual speakers (English & Chinese) to help make advanced AI models safer. You'll apply your scientific expertise to evaluate and strengthen how these models handle specialized technical topics in Chinese. No prior AI/ML experience is required — we'll train you on the workflow.
What you'll do
- Write expert-level prompts in Chinese 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.
What we're looking for
- A PhD in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field — ongoing or completed — with the depth to write prompts across chemical, biological, or radiological and nuclear subject areas.
- Native or near-native fluency in Chinese, plus business-level written English.
- Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques in your subfield.
- Sound judgment around scientific safety and the responsible handling of dual-use information.
Nice to have
- Based in Hong Kong or the wider East Asia region. This is a preference, not a requirement — applicants based elsewhere are welcome.
- Radiological and nuclear coverage from a chemistry background is welcome — radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, energetic materials, or radiation physics all qualify.
- Demonstrated depth in a specific subfield rather than broad coverage — for example organic or inorganic synthesis, molecular biology, microbiology, virology, or genetics.
- Research or coursework touching on chemical safety and security, biosafety and biosecurity, or hazardous-materials handling.
- Experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical content.
Project Timeline
- Start date: Immediate
Similar AI training jobs
Bilingual Korean STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety
MercorPosted 4 Sep 2026
$63–67/hrRemote · Part time · 7 hrs/wk · Remote — East Asia preferredNo stated location restriction
Bilingual Japanese STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety
MercorPosted 4 Sep 2026
$68–72/hrRemote · Part time · 7 hrs/wk · Remote — East Asia preferredNo stated location restriction
Bilingual Russian STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety
MercorPosted 4 Sep 2026
$48–52/hrRemote · Part time · 7 hrs/wk · Remote — Eastern Europe preferredNo stated location restriction
Bilingual Thai STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety
MercorPosted 4 Sep 2026
$24–28/hrRemote · Part time · 7 hrs/wk · Remote — Southeast Asia preferredNo stated location restriction