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 Simplified Chinese STEM Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $38–$43/hour
Commitment: 20 hours/week
Duration: 1 month
Role Responsibilities
- Design and optimize STEM-based prompts in Simplified Chinese and/or English with multiple constraints and scientific instructions.
- Define and document evaluation standards for correct responses in STEM contexts, developing comprehensive rubrics for scientific rigor and linguistic clarity.
- Conduct model testing and grading by running prompts through models and assessing outputs for scientific accuracy, reasoning quality, and clarity.
- Support benchmarking and quality assurance by collaborating in QA review processes to ensure scientific rigor and consistency in Simplified Chinese-language benchmarks.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Native-level fluency in Simplified Chinese (written) with strong reading/writing ability in English
- BS or BA in Biology / Physics / Chemistry
- Familiarity with undergraduate-level biology / physics / chemistry topics
- Strong writing and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Preferred
- 2+ years of experience in teaching, research, or an applied STEM discipline field
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Complete an AI-led interview (around 15 minutes)
- If approved, complete a paid assessment focused on writing and rubric creation
- Then, if selected, you will be invited to work on the project.
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.