Bilingual Korean STEM Expert

11 March 2026 Hourly Remote English, Korean
Mercor
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$38 – $43 per hour

Mercor is looking for a Bilingual Korean 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 Korean/English prompts and responses, ensuring scientific precision while maintaining clear, natural Korean phrasing and alignment with English where needed.

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Job Details

  • Design and Optimize STEM-Based Prompts (Bilingual): Create detailed prompts in Korean 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 and—when in Korean—linguistic 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 Korean 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 Korean-language benchmarks before integration into official benchmarks.

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Minimum Qualifications

  • Native-level fluency in Korean (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

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Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in teaching, research, or an applied STEM discipline field

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Application & Onboarding Process

  • 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.

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More Details About This Role

  • Expect to contribute at least 20 hours per week
  • Expect a commitment of around 1 month
  • You’ll be working in a structured project environment with clear goals and tools

Compensation

  • Pay: $38 – $43/hour
  • Type: Hourly contract
  • Location: Remote

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