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 Arabic STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety Type: Contract Compensation: $38–$42/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 20+ hours/week Role Responsibilities Write expert-level prompts in Arabic 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 improve AI model safety . Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure the responsible handling of dual-use information. Qualifications Must-Have PhD in chemistry , biology , or a closely related field. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic and business-level written English . Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques. Sound judgment around scientific safety and the responsible handling of dual-use information. Preferred Based in Saudi Arabia or the wider MENA region . Expertise in radiochemistry , nuclear chemistry , or related fields. Depth in specific subfields like organic synthesis , molecular biology , or genetics . Experience with chemical safety , biosafety , or hazardous-materials handling . Experience reviewing or grading technical content. Start Date Immediate Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.