Biology PhD - Fully Remote · Up to $23/hr Part-time

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 Details

Position: Bilingual Indonesian STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety Type: Contract Compensation: $19–$23/hour Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• 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 .

Qualifications

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.

Start Date

Immediate