Bilingual STEM Specialist - German 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 German STEM Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $38–$43/hour

Duration: 3–6 months

Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Design and optimize STEM-based prompts in German and/or English with scientifically accurate instructions.
• Define and document evaluation standards, ensuring scientific rigor and linguistic clarity in German.
• Conduct model testing and grading, assessing outputs for scientific accuracy and reasoning quality.
• Support benchmarking and quality assurance to maintain consistency across German-language benchmarks.
• Collaborate in QA review processes to ensure prompt tasks meet scientific standards.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance .

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Native-level fluency in German (written), specifically native to Switzerland (German-speaking), Germany, or Austria.
• Strong reading and writing proficiency in English.
• Bachelor's degree in Biology , Physics , or 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.
• Experience working with German-language STEM curricula or academic standards in Switzerland, Germany, or Austria.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Complete a short AI-led interview (approximately 15 minutes).
• If approved, complete a paid assessment focused on writing and rubric creation.
• If selected, you will be invited to work on the project.

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