AI RESEARCH SCIENTIST - PHD

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 and Technical Domain Experts Type: Contract Compensation: $55–$80/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities • Contribute subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project with state-of-the-art large language models . • Create high-quality data by developing difficult problems in your domain. • Evaluate and improve AI model performance through rigorous testing and feedback. • Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance training data quality. • Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines. Qualifications Must-Have • PhD or advanced degree (or equivalent industry experience) in Medicine , Healthcare , Statistics , Data Science , AI/ML Research , Computer Science , Game Development , or Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering . • High attention to detail . • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills . Interview Process • Complete a short interview and task ( 20–30 mins ). Paid onboarding time includes this and a few onboarding videos if hired. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.