Generalist (Macbook User)
Mercor • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$50–$60/hr
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Today
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What We Know About This Role
- Weekly hours
- 10–20 hrs/week
About this Role
From the Mercor listing
Role Overview:
Mercor is looking for detail-oriented individuals with 2-3 years of experience in STEM, non-STEM fields, or currently enrolled postgrad college students to support a research project with a leading AI lab. You will help benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.
Qualifications:
Required: All experts on this project must have a Macbook device with an ‘M’ series chip to perform tasks on.
Currently pursuing or recently completed Masters studies, or have 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelors from a prestigious institution
Strong online research and communication skills
Ability to gather and clearly summarize information from diverse sources
Excellent written communication skills
Interdisciplinary degree is a nice to have
Must have a Macbook with one of the following requirements:
Apple Silicon (ARM) Macs
M‑series MacBook Pro, or
MacBook Air models running macOS 15 or higher
Job Details:
Part-time commitment of approximately 10-20 hours per week
Responsibilities include creating high-quality research questions, answers, and evaluation materials to train advanced language models
Clearly structured responsibilities without the high pressure typically found in internships or full-time consulting roles
Immediate start preferred
Requirements
- Required: All experts on this project must have a Macbook device with an ‘M’ series chip to perform tasks on.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed Masters studies, or have 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelors from a prestigious institution
- Strong online research and communication skills
- Ability to gather and clearly summarize information from diverse sources
- Excellent written communication skills
- Interdisciplinary degree is a nice to have
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
Why This Role
Geography stops mattering here. This remote Generalist (Macbook User) opportunity pays $55/hr regardless of where you're based, making it a solid entry point into STEM work without needing to relocate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercor for freelancers or full-time contractors?
Mercor places you with one client for a defined engagement, like 'Python Tutor for 3 months', rather than having you grab small tasks from a shared queue. Most roles function as steady contract work, not one-off gigs.
Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?
Yes, every applicant records a video interview with an AI interviewer that asks questions about your resume. Clients review that recording to judge communication skills before matching, so there's no way to apply without going on camera.
Does it cost money to apply to Mercor?
No, applying and joining Mercor is free. Mercor's revenue comes from a fee it charges the client on top of your hourly rate, not from applicants. Treat any request for payment to join as a red flag.
Is academic-niche AI training just data labeling?
No, it's closer to academic research. Expect to write or verify complex proofs, solve advanced equations, or check the logic behind a model's step-by-step reasoning. The goal is teaching AI systems to reason deeply within your specific field.
Do I need a PhD for academic-niche AI training roles?
For the top pay tiers, a PhD or current enrollment is usually expected. But the domain assessment is what actually decides it: if you can solve the problems, the degree becomes secondary.
Is academic-niche AI training a continuous job?
Usually not. Work runs in campaigns, like training a model specifically on quantum mechanics, that might last a few weeks. Treat it as a high-paying fellowship or grant rather than a permanent daily job.
What does STEM work look like for a Generalist (Macbook User)?
Tasks here are scoped to STEM, not generic labeling. As a Generalist (Macbook User), expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to STEM) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on STEM background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
How many hours per week does this role require?
Based on the listing, this role is scoped at 10–20 hours per week. Treat this as a real commitment expectation, not a loose estimate.
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How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?
Not immediately. Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue, so applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You start working only once a specific client, like a major AI lab, selects your profile, and that matching process can take weeks.