AI Research Scientist - PhD - AI Trainer

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: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. #hiringmercor