STEM PhDs
Mercor • Remote • Posted 5 days ago
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Any
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Pay Rate
$70/task
Posted
5d ago
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About this Role
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:
STEM PhDs
attention to detail
written and verbal communication skills
proficiency in English.
15-20 hours of work per week,
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: We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
- 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.
- 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.
- You will need to complete a short interview that will take 20-30 mins in total
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 Mathematics
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in English
Compensation Analysis
Monetize your niche expertise without the billable hours. At $70/hr, this role offers elite compensation for pure intellectual work—no client management or administrative bloat.
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