Mercor is seeking STEM PhDs for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs. In this role, you will contribute your subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project involving state-of-the-art large language models. Specifically, you will help create high-quality data that will inform the future of AI innovation by coming up with difficult problems in your domain.
You're a good fit if you:
- Have a STEM PhD from a US, UK, Canadian, or European university in domains such as Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics
- Have high attention to detail
- Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Have excellent proficiency in English.
Here are more details about the role:
- The role is ongoing starting in April and continuing with rolling applications
- The project is expected to require 15-20 hours of work per week, with potential to be extended to 40 hours per week.
Screening Process:
- You will need to complete a short interview that will take 20-30 mins in total
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Contract and Payment Terms
- You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
- This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
- Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
- Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
- Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
- Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

