PhD Scientist - AI Safety Expert

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 Norwegian STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety

Type: Contract

Compensation: $77–$81/hour

Location: Remote

Start Date: Immediate

Role Responsibilities

• Write expert-level prompts in Norwegian 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 model safety and handling of technical topics.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and enhance AI model performance .

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in chemistry , biology , or a closely related field.
• Native or near-native fluency in Norwegian and business-level written English .
• Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques.
• Sound judgment around scientific safety and responsible handling of dual-use information.

Preferred

• Based in Norway .
• Expertise in radiochemistry , nuclear chemistry , or related fields.
• Demonstrated depth in a specific subfield like organic synthesis or molecular biology .
• Experience with chemical safety, biosafety, or hazardous-materials handling.
• Experience reviewing or grading technical content.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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