Bilingual Chemistry PhD - AI Safety

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 Indonesian STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety Type: Contract Compensation: $19–$23/hour Location: Remote Role

Responsibilities Write expert-level prompts in Indonesian 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 meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications Must-Have PhD in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field. Native or near-native fluency in Indonesian. Business-level written English. Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques. Sound judgment around scientific safety and responsible handling of dual-use information. Preferred Based in Indonesia or the wider Southeast Asia region. Expertise in radiological and nuclear coverage from a chemistry background.

Demonstrated depth in a specific subfield like organic or inorganic synthesis. Research or coursework in chemical safety and security, biosafety, or hazardous-materials handling. Experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical content. com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.