Radiology Resident [PGY-4+ Only]
Mercor • Remote • Posted 53 days ago
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$120/task
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53d ago
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About this Role
Mercor is seeking radiologists to support a collaboration with one of the world’s leading AI research laboratories.
We welcome applications from early-career radiologists across all diagnostic subspecialties. Candidates should be at least PGY-4 in an ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency.
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Screening Process
Mercor is seeking radiologists to support a collaboration with one of the world’s leading AI research laboratories. We welcome applications from early-career radiologists across all diagnostic subspecialties. Candidates should be at least PGY-4 in an ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency. We welcome applications from radiologists across all diagnostic subspecialties, with particular demand for Musculoskeletal and Neuroradiology experts. This role focuses on evaluating the ability of large language models to answer advanced, real-world radiology cases. You will design expert-level diagnostic and reasoning challenges that current models struggle to answer and provide authoritative, gold-standard solutions. You’re a good fit if you: MD or DO from an accredited medical school Third or Fourth year in an ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency (only PGY-4+) Board-certified or board-eligible in Diagnostic Radiology Currently based in the United States Exceptional attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills Strongly Preferred Training in Musculoskeletal Radiology and/or Neuroradiology Academic or teaching experience (residents, fellows, conferences) Experience creating case-based assessments, exam questions, or rubrics Background in complex MRI interpretation or subspecialty-heavy workflows Here are more details about the role: Develop gold-standard answers with clear diagnostic reasoning Emphasize edge cases, nuanced differentials, and multimodal reasoning, particularly in MSK and neuroradiology Collaborate directly with research teams at a leading AI lab Provide feedback on common failure modes in model reasoning Screening Process: You will complete a short interview (approximately 20–30 minutes total) The interview will explore your clinical background and subspecialty expertise We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Third or Fourth year in an ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency (only PGY-4+)
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Diagnostic Radiology
- Currently based in the United States
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Training in Musculoskeletal Radiology and/or Neuroradiology
- Academic or teaching experience (residents, fellows, conferences)
- Experience creating case-based assessments, exam questions, or rubrics
- Background in complex MRI interpretation or subspecialty-heavy workflows
- Develop gold-standard answers with clear diagnostic reasoning
- Emphasize edge cases, nuanced differentials, and multimodal reasoning, particularly in MSK and neuroradiology
- Collaborate directly with research teams at a leading AI lab
- Provide feedback on common failure modes in model reasoning
- You will complete a short interview (approximately 20–30 minutes total)
- The interview will explore your clinical background and subspecialty expertise
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Healthcare
- Valid professional license (MD, DO, RN, etc.)
- Current knowledge of medical standards and practices
Compensation Analysis
This role offers a powerful combination of high income ($120/hr) and total flexibility. Unlike traditional contracting, you generally set your own hours. It is an ideal "second stream" of income for professionals who want to stay sharp in their field while gaining exposure to the booming AI industry.
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This role requires deep, verified expertise. General knowledge isn't enough; the model is specifically being trained on "edge cases"—the rare, difficult, or highly technical nuances that only a senior professional would know.
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