Chemistry PhD - AI Trainer

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. Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure models handle specialized technical topics in Indonesian effectively. Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications Must-Have PhD in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field — ongoing or completed. Native or near-native fluency in Indonesian, 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. Preferred Based in Indonesia or the wider Southeast Asia region.

Expertise 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 on chemical safety and security, biosafety and biosecurity, or hazardous-materials handling. Experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical content. com PS: Our team reviews applications daily.

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