Bilingual German STEM Expert
Mercor is seeking a Bilingual German STEM Expert who is native to Switzerland (German-speaking), Germany, or Austria, with experience in biology / physics / chemistry theory and problem-solving, to develop and refine high-quality reasoning questions that evaluate AI models.
Your expertise in biology / physics / chemistry will ensure the scientific accuracy, rigor, and instructional quality of these assessment items. You will create and evaluate German/English prompts and responses, ensuring scientific precision while maintaining clear, natural German phrasing consistent with academic conventions in Switzerland (German-speaking), Germany, or Austria, and alignment with English where needed.
Job DetailsDesign and Optimize STEM-Based Prompts (Bilingual)
Create detailed prompts in German and/or English with multiple constraints and scientifically accurate instructions.
Define and Document Evaluation Standards
Establish high-level expectations for correct responses in STEM contexts, and develop comprehensive rubrics that account for scientific rigor and—when written in German—linguistic clarity, regionally appropriate terminology (Switzerland [German-speaking], Germany, or Austria usage), and academic tone.
Conduct Model Testing and Grading (Bilingual)
Run prompts through AI models and assess preliminary outputs against expectations for scientific accuracy, reasoning quality, and clarity. Compare German and English responses where needed.
Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance
Collaborate in QA review processes to ensure prompt tasks and rubrics meet scientific standards. Maintain consistency and reliability across German-language benchmarks prior to integration into official evaluation sets.
Minimum Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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 & Onboarding Process
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.
More Details About This Role
Expected commitment: Minimum 20 hours per week
Expected duration: Approximately 3–6 months
Work environment: Structured project environment with clear goals and tools
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Contract and Payment TermsYou will be engaged as an independent contractor.This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.
Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise. *we work with referrals