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: Computer Science PhD Researchers

Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$90/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities

• Contribute subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project with large language models.
• Create high-quality data by developing difficult problems in your domain.
• Evaluate and improve AI model performance through rigorous tasks.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to inform future AI innovation.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and contribute 4-6 tasks per week.

Qualifications Must-Have

• Computer Science PhD (Graduated)
• Undergraduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe
• Graduate degree from a top US/UK/Canada/Western European university
• High attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent proficiency in English

Start Date

• February; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

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.