Turkish Linguistic Expert

About the Role

Mercor is looking for expert Turkish linguists to support a sophisticated AI research project in collaboration with a major research institution. Your goal is to evaluate and improve the proficiency of large language models in Turkish. You will be responsible for building high-quality datasets to improve the model's capacity for generating authentic, precise, and contextually appropriate Turkish content. By analyzing model output and pinpointing areas for improvement, you will provide the specialized insights necessary to refine AI performance and advance natural language technology.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate must possess native or near-native fluency in Turkish with a comprehensive command of its grammar, syntax, and stylistic variations.
• You should have professional experience in translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or working with natural language processing datasets.
• A deep understanding of cultural nuances, regional linguistic differences, and register-appropriate usage is essential.
• Additionally, you are required to have professional fluency in English and excellent attention to detail, allowing you to identify subtle errors or unnatural phrasing.
• Prior experience working within distributed, remote teams is highly valued, and an interest in AI-driven language technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Your responsibilities include evaluating the quality and accuracy of text generated by large language models across diverse use cases such as translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction.
• You will edit, refine, and rewrite content to ensure it meets the cultural and linguistic standards expected by Turkish speakers.
• You will also annotate text for specific grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features to aid in model learning.
• A core part of your duties involves identifying specific errors or language gaps and collaborating with AI researchers to provide the detailed feedback and linguistic analysis required to guide ongoing training efforts.

Benefits & Perks

• You will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI research alongside a leading research lab, working on high-impact projects that directly support the development of advanced systems.
• This role provides hands-on exposure to state-of-the-art AI development within a fast-moving project environment where your individual expertise and judgment can have a meaningful impact.