Bilingual Ukrainian STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety | $48-$52/hr Remote
Overview
We need PhD-level scientists with deep expertise in chemistry, biology, or adjacent fields, plus fluent Ukrainian and English. Your mission: help AI systems answer advanced scientific questions safely and accurately in Ukrainian. Duties include drafting expert-caliber prompts in your specialty and evaluating model responses for scientific precision and responsible handling of sensitive topics. No machine learning background needed; we train you on the assessment guidelines. Part-time remote work with immediate start and a rate of $48–$52 per hour.
What You'll Do5
- 1Craft detailed, high-level prompts in Ukrainian on specialized scientific subjects like chemical synthesis, molecular biology, or radiochemistry.
- 2Judge AI-generated responses for factual accuracy, clarity, and appropriate treatment of information that could carry dual-use risks.
- 3Use a structured rubric to decide whether each answer meets expected standards for scientific quality and safety.
- 4Organize incoming questions and dialogues into predefined categories following the provided classification rules.
- 5Flag ambiguous cases and suggest refinements to the evaluation guidelines as you encounter edge cases.
Requirements5
- 1Doctorate (completed or in progress) in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or a closely allied discipline.
- 2Near-native proficiency in Ukrainian and business-level written English for comprehension and annotation work.
- 3Hands-on familiarity with modern laboratory or computational techniques in your subfield, such as spectroscopy, PCR, or molecular dynamics.
- 4Sound judgment regarding scientific safety and the ethical handling of potentially dangerous information.
- 5Demonstrated depth in a specific niche, such as organic synthesis, virology, or nuclear chemistry, rather than only general knowledge.
Who Should Apply
The right person for this role has completed or is pursuing a PhD in a field like chemistry, biology, or biochemistry, and can write with authority in Ukrainian about their specialty. They combine deep scientific knowledge with strong judgment about what information could be dangerous if misused. This job is not for scientists who want to lead projects or publish papers; it's a focused task of writing prompts and grading AI answers. Candidates lacking near-native Ukrainian fluency or a specific technical doctorate usually don't make the cut. We also pass on people whose expertise is broad but shallow, or who can't offer concrete examples of their lab or computational work.
Salary Insight
Pay is set at $48–$52 per hour. Given the part-time nature and the lack of required machine learning expertise, this rate suits PhD holders looking to monetize their niche knowledge without leaving academia or research.
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In your application, be explicit about a single subfield where you can demonstrate depth. For example, describe hands-on work with a particular technique or molecule class, and mention any coursework or research involving chemical or biological safety. This helps us immediately see your fit and sets you apart from applicants with only broad familiarity.
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