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: support@mercor.com

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