STEM PhD - AI Data Specialist

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 PhDs

Type: Contract

Compensation: $60–$80/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 15–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Develop challenging problems in your domain to enhance AI model training.

Evaluate and improve AI model outputs through rigorous data analysis.

Collaborate with AI research teams to refine training data quality.

Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.

Shape the future of AI innovation with your domain expertise.

Qualifications

Must-Have

STEM PhD from a US, UK, Canadian, or European university.

High attention to detail.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent proficiency in English.

Start Date

April; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

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Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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