Virtual STEM Specialist

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 Commitment: 20+ hours/week Duration: 3–6 months Role Responsibilities Design and optimize STEM-based prompts in German and/or English with scientifically accurate instructions. Define and document evaluation standards for STEM contexts with comprehensive rubrics ensuring scientific rigor and linguistic clarity. Conduct model testing and grading by running prompts through AI models and assessing outputs for scientific accuracy and reasoning quality. Support benchmarking and quality assurance by collaborating in QA review processes to ensure prompt tasks meet scientific standards. Maintain consistency and reliability across German-language benchmarks for integration into official evaluation sets. 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. 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. 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. 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.