Biology PhD Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $23/hr Part-time

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.

Start Date

• Immediate

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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