Information Retrieval Specialist - 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: Generalist Search Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $40–$70/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct precise information retrieval across numerous webpages to ensure high precision and recall.
• Collaborate with researchers and subject matter experts in History, Philosophy, Linguistics, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Fine Arts, Media, and Literature.
• Develop strategies to enhance the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content.
• Provide structured feedback to improve training data quality and performance.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Expertise in History, Philosophy, Linguistics, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Fine Arts, Media, or Literature.
• PhD or equivalent experience in relevant fields.

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.