About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: STEM Researcher — Computational Fields Type: Contract Compensation: $60–$90/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 35 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Design tasks by turning everyday research skills into engaging, multi-step tasks.
- Author solutions using Python and notebooks, ensuring rigor and precision.
- Define criteria for sound scientific reasoning versus superficial reasoning.
- Evaluate models by reviewing attempts and identifying immediate mistakes.
- Work as a team to ensure consistent and accurate evaluations.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- MScor PhDin a STEMfield or equivalent practical experience.
- 1+ yearsin an active research role.
- Experience with Python-based analysis, simulation, or data pipelines.
- Strong grounding in experimental design and hypothesis testing.
- Familiarity with Git, IDEs, and notebook environments.
Preferred
- Experience in AI training, model evaluation, or benchmark/task authoring.
- High attention to detail and creativity in task design.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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