Korean STEM Expert
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, Mercor's investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Korean STEM Expert
- Type: Contract
- Compensation: $38–$43/hour
- Commitment: 20 hours/week
- Duration: 1 month
Role Responsibilities
- Design and optimize STEM-based prompts in Korean and/or English, ensuring scientific precision and clarity.
- Define and document evaluation standards for STEM contexts, developing rubrics for scientific rigor and linguistic clarity.
- Conduct model testing and grading, assessing outputs for scientific accuracy and reasoning quality in Korean and English.
- Support benchmarking and quality assurance, ensuring consistency and reliability across Korean-language benchmarks.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Native-level fluency in Korean (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
This process takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete:
- Complete an AI-led interview (around 15 minutes).
- Complete a 45-minute written assessment that will guide you through writing rubrics.
- If selected, you will be invited to work on the project.
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
Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Korean language
- STEM expertise
- Prompt design
- Scientific precision
- Evaluation standards
- Model testing
- Quality assurance
- Critical thinking
- Technical writing
- AI content generation
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's culture: Study their mission connecting talent with AI labs, investor backing, and remote work emphasis.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight native Korean fluency, STEM degree, critical thinking, and any prompt engineering or content evaluation experience.
- Excel in assessments: Prepare for the AI-led interview and the written assessment focusing on rubric development and scientific accuracy.
- Showcase critical thinking: Emphasize your ability to define standards and assess complex scientific outputs in Korean and English.
- Demonstrate independent work: Provide examples of meeting deadlines and managing projects autonomously in a remote setting.
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