Bilingual Simplified Chinese STEM Expert
Mercor ⢠Remote ⢠Posted 64 days ago
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$40.5/task
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Mercor is looking for a Bilingual Simplified Chinese STEM Expert with experience in biology / physics / chemistry theory and problem-solving to develop and refine high-quality reasoning questions that evaluate AI models. Your knowledge in biology / physics / chemistry will ensure the accuracy, rigor, and instructional quality of these test items. You will create and evaluate Simplified Chinese/English prompts and responses, ensuring scientific precision while maintaining clear, natural Simplified Chinese phrasing and alignment with English where needed.
Design and Optimize STEM-Based Prompts (Bilingual): Create detailed prompts in Simplified Chinese and/or English with multiple constraints and scientific instructions.
Bilingual Simplified Chinese STEM Expert
biology / physics / chemistry
Simplified Chinese/English
Simplified Chinese
Job Details
Design and Optimize STEM-Based Prompts (Bilingual)
Define and Document Evaluation Standards
Conduct Model Testing and Grading (Bilingual)
Simplified Chinese vs. English
Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance
Simplified Chinese-language
Minimum Qualifications
Simplified Chinese (written)
Biology / Physics / Chemistry
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years
15 minutes
More Details About This Role
20 hours per week
1 month
Mercor is looking for a Bilingual Simplified Chinese STEM Expert with experience in biology / physics / chemistry theory and problem-solving to develop and refine high-quality reasoning questions that evaluate AI models. Your knowledge in biology / physics / chemistry will ensure the accuracy, rigor, and instructional quality of these test items. You will create and evaluate Simplified Chinese/English prompts and responses, ensuring scientific precision while maintaining clear, natural Simplified Chinese phrasing and alignment with English where needed. Design and Optimize STEM-Based Prompts (Bilingual): Create detailed prompts in Simplified Chinese and/or English with multiple constraints and scientific 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 andâwhen in Simplified Chineseâlinguistic clarity and appropriate academic tone. Conduct Model Testing and Grading (Bilingual): Run prompts through models and assess preliminary outputs against expectations for scientific accuracy, reasoning quality, and clarity, comparing Simplified Chinese vs. English where needed. Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance: Collaborate in QA review processes to ensure prompt tasks and rubrics meet scientific rigor, maintaining consistency and reliability across Simplified Chinese-language benchmarks before integration into official benchmarks. Native-level fluency in Simplified Chinese (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 Complete an AI-led interview (around 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. Expect to contribute at least 20 hours per week Expect a commitment of around 1 month Youâll be working in a 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.
- Design and Optimize STEM-Based Prompts (Bilingual): Create detailed prompts in Simplified Chinese and/or English with multiple constraints and scientific 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 andâwhen in Simplified Chineseâlinguistic clarity and appropriate academic tone.
- Conduct Model Testing and Grading (Bilingual): Run prompts through models and assess preliminary outputs against expectations for scientific accuracy, reasoning quality, and clarity, comparing Simplified Chinese vs. English where needed.
- Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance: Collaborate in QA review processes to ensure prompt tasks and rubrics meet scientific rigor, maintaining consistency and reliability across Simplified Chinese-language benchmarks before integration into official benchmarks.
- Native-level fluency in Simplified Chinese (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
- 2+ years of experience in teaching, research, or an applied STEM discipline field
- Complete an AI-led interview (around 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.
- Expect to contribute at least 20 hours per week
- Expect a commitment of around 1 month
- Youâll be working in a structured project environment with clear goals and tools
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Languages
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in Chinese or English
Compensation Analysis
Rare opportunity for top 1% experts. Earn $40.5/hr contributing to the world's most advanced AI labs. This is one of the few roles where academic precision is valued as highly as commercial output.
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