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Chemistry PhD Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $52/hr Part-time

mercor

HR & RecruitingRemoteSouth AfricaPosted 06 Nov 2026
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Remote, South Africa

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 Russian STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety Type: Contract Compensation: $48–$52/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Write expert-level prompts in Russian 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 performance and ensure safety.

Collaborate with subject matter experts to maintain consistency and relevance in datasets.

Qualifications

Must-Have

PhD in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field.

Native or near-native fluency in Russian and business-level written English.

Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques.

Sound judgment around scientific safety and responsible handling of dual-use...

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