Overview: Bilingual Science PhD, AI Safety Expert

Are you a brilliant scientific mind with a PhD in Chemistry or Biology, fluent in both Finnish and English, and passionate about shaping the future of artificial intelligence responsibly? Mercor, a dynamic San Francisco based company backed by industry giants like Benchmark and Peter Thiel, is actively seeking exceptional talent to join our fully remote team. This isn't just another job; it's an incredible opportunity to leverage your deep scientific expertise in a part-time contract role, working asynchronously from anywhere in the world, all while earning up to $65 per hour. You'll be at the forefront of AI safety, ensuring that cutting-edge models handle complex scientific information accurately and ethically in Finnish.

Key Responsibilities: Shaping AI's Scientific Voice

Craft sophisticated, expert-level prompts in Finnish, delving deep into specialized scientific domains.
Scrutinize and annotate AI model responses, meticulously assessing their scientific accuracy, overall helpfulness, and appropriate handling of sensitive content.
Utilize structured guidelines to adeptly classify a wide range of prompts and conversations.
Operate autonomously and asynchronously, making significant contributions to enhance AI model safety, particularly when navigating highly specialized technical topics in the Finnish language.

Requirements: What You'll Bring to Mercor

To thrive in this unique role, we are looking for candidates who possess the following:

A PhD in Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related scientific field.
Native or near-native fluency in Finnish, alongside business-level written English.
Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques relevant to your specific scientific subfield.
Demonstrated sound judgment regarding scientific safety and the responsible handling of dual-use information.

What You'll Gain: Impact, Flexibility, and Growth

Significant Impact: Play a crucial role in enhancing the safety and reliability of advanced AI models.
Competitive Compensation: Earn an attractive rate of $61 to $65 per hour for your specialized expertise.
Unmatched Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of a fully remote, part-time contract position that allows you to work asynchronously from any location worldwide.
Cutting-Edge Experience: Collaborate with a leading company at the forefront of AI research, backed by renowned investors.
Intellectual Challenge: Engage daily with complex scientific topics and the intricacies of AI language models.