Indonesian Chemistry Phd - Safety Expert

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

• 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 enhance AI model safety in handling technical topics.

Must-Have

• PhD in chemistry, biology, or a related field — ongoing or completed.
• Native or near-native fluency in Indonesian and business-level written English.
• Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques in your subfield.
• Sound judgment around scientific safety and responsible handling of dual-use information.

Preferred

• Based in Indonesia or the wider Southeast Asia region.
• Expertise in radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, or radiation physics.
• Depth in a specific subfield such as organic synthesis, molecular biology, or virology.
• Research or coursework on chemical safety and security.
• Experience reviewing or grading technical content.

• Immediate

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