Scientific Expert

Há 7 horas

Braga, Portugal mercor Tempo integral 61 000 € - 66 000 € Contrato
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 Portuguese STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety Type: Contract Compensation: $50–$54/hour

Location:
Remote Commitment: 20+ hours/week Role Responsibilities
- Write expert-level prompts in Portuguese 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.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to improve AI model safety and performance.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while enhancing model capabilities. Qualifications Must-Have
- PhD in chemistry , biology , or a closely related field.
- Native or near-native fluency in Portuguese, plus 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 Portugal or the wider Western Europe region.
- Expertise in radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, energetic materials, or radiation physics.
- Demonstrated depth in a specific subfield such as organic or inorganic synthesis, molecular biology, microbiology, virology, or genetics.
- Research or coursework on chemical safety, biosafety, or hazardous-materials handling.
- Experience reviewing, grading, or red‑teaming technical content. Start Date
- Immediate