Remote Physics Specialist Up to $43/hr

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 scientific instructions.
• Define and document evaluation standards for STEM contexts with comprehensive rubrics ensuring scientific rigor.
• Conduct model testing and grading, assessing outputs for scientific accuracy and clarity in Simplified Chinese vs. English.
• Support benchmarking and quality assurance to ensure consistency and reliability across Simplified Chinese-language benchmarks.
• Work independently to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Native-level fluency in Simplified Chinese (written) with strong English reading/writing ability.
• 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).
• Complete a 45-minute written assessment guiding you through writing rubrics.
• 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: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.