British English Linguistic Expert

About the Role

Mercor is seeking skilled British English Linguistic Experts to support an advanced AI research initiative in partnership with a premier research lab. The role focuses on evaluating and enhancing how large language models handle British English. You will curate high-quality datasets and assess model outputs to ensure the AI produces natural, culturally accurate British English, directly influencing the development of generative technology through detailed linguistic analysis.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate possesses native or near-native fluency in British English, combined with an impeccable command of grammar, syntax, and stylistic conventions.
• You must have professional experience within fields such as translation, professional editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work.
• A profound understanding of British English nuances is essential, including awareness of regional variations, register, and how these elements differ from American English.
• Strong attention to detail is required to detect subtle errors or unnatural phrasing in generated text, alongside clear communication skills and experience operating within distributed, remote environments.
• While not required, an existing interest in AI and LLM-driven technology is considered a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• You will be tasked with evaluating the quality and accuracy of text generated by large language models across diverse use cases including translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction.
• Your duties involve editing and rewriting content to ensure it aligns with the cultural and linguistic standards of the United Kingdom.
• Furthermore, you will annotate text for various grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features to improve data quality.
• A critical part of your role is identifying specific model gaps or errors and collaborating with AI researchers to provide detailed linguistic analysis that drives ongoing model training and optimization.

Benefits & Perks

• You will have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact AI research in partnership with a leading laboratory.
• This role offers hands-on exposure to state-of-the-art developments in the field, allowing you to work on projects that directly influence the evolution of advanced AI systems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.