Bilingual Chemistry PhD - AI Safety

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Immediate

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