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 Finnish STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety
Type: Contract
Compensation: $61–$65/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Write expert-level prompts in Finnish 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 enhance AI model safety in handling specialized technical topics in Finnish.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in chemistry , biology , or a closely related field.
- Native or near-native fluency in Finnish and 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 Finland or the wider Western Europe 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 in chemical safety and security , biosafety and biosecurity , or hazardous-materials handling .
- Experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical content.
Start Date
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- AI interview based on your resume
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