STEM Researcher - Remote Contract Position

About the Role

Mercor is a San Francisco-based company that links top-tier creative and technical experts with premier AI research institutions. Supported by notable investors like Benchmark, General Catalyst, and influential figures including Peter Thiel and Jack Dorsey, Mercor offers an opportunity for STEM PhDs to contribute to groundbreaking AI projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Create complex problems within your field to aid AI model training enhancements.
• Assess and refine AI-generated data quality.
• Collaborate with AI research groups to support advancements and future project direction.
• Operate independently and asynchronously, ensuring project milestones are met.
• Guarantee the precision and thoroughness of outputs from AI models.

Qualifications

• PhD in a STEM discipline (Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics) from a university located in the US, UK, Canada, or Europe.
• Strong meticulousness and attention to detail.
• Excellent skills in both written and spoken English communication.

Interview and Application Process

• Short interview lasting approximately 20–30 minutes.
• Application procedure includes uploading resume, completing an AI interview derived from the resume, and submitting the application form.

Additional Information

• To understand the interview platform and process, visit the Mercor talent documentation.
• Support is accessible via support@mercor.com.
• Applications are reviewed daily; completion of all interview and application steps is required for consideration.