Bilingual German STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety | $58-$62/hr Remote
Overview
You bring a PhD in chemistry or biology and are fluent in German. In this remote, part-time role, you evaluate how AI models handle complex scientific topics, writing prompts and reviewing responses for accuracy and safety. We don't require prior AI experience; we'll provide training on our guidelines. Work roughly 7 hours a week, starting immediately, and earn $58–$62 per hour while strengthening AI reliability.
What You'll Do4
- 1Draft detailed scientific questions and challenges in German across disciplines like chemistry and biology.
- 2Assess AI-generated responses for factual correctness, usefulness, and appropriate treatment of sensitive subjects.
- 3Apply our annotation scheme to record evaluations and flag potential safety issues.
- 4Categorize user-AI dialogues using standard criteria to support consistency in safety reviews.
Requirements8
- 1A completed or in-progress PhD in chemistry, biology, or a closely related scientific field.
- 2Native or near-native German proficiency and business-level written English.
- 3Practical knowledge of laboratory and computational methods relevant to your specialty.
- 4Demonstrated good judgment about scientific safety and ethical handling of dual-use information.
- 5A background in radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, energetic materials, or radiation physics is a plus.
- 6Deep expertise in a focused area such as organic synthesis, molecular biology, microbiology, virology, or genetics is preferred.
- 7Familiarity with chemical safety, biosafety, biosecurity, or hazardous materials handling is advantageous.
- 8Prior experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical content adds value.
Who Should Apply
An ideal candidate is a PhD scientist who sees value in applying specialized knowledge to AI risk assessment. You should feel comfortable drafting technical content in German and understand the gravity of handling dual-use information. This position won't suit you if you're looking for full-time commitment or lack a graduate-level scientific background. Applications often fall short when German writing skills are shaky or when the resume fails to show depth in a particular scientific niche. Being able to start soon and maintain a weekly 7-hour slot also matters.
Salary Insight
The pay is $58–$62 per hour, which for a 7-hour workweek translates to about $406–$434 in weekly earnings. This rate is competitive for part-time, contract-based scientific expertise and reflects the specialized PhD-level knowledge required.
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Application Tip
When you apply, include two or three writing samples in German that demonstrate your expertise in a specialized area, such as a technical report or a short explanation of a complex chemical process. Highlight any safety training or red-teaming experience explicitly, since that separates strong candidates from the rest.
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