Ophthalmologist - AI Trainer

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: Ophthalmologist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $175/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible part-time hours

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI answers to ophthalmology questions for clinical accuracy and safety.
• Check each answer against the patient chart and decide which response is stronger.
• Write structured rationales on clinical rigor, completeness, and clarity.
• Flag errors that could compromise patient safety.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified in ABO Ophthalmology through an ABMS member board or the AOA.
• Active, unrestricted US medical license.
• Residency complete, plus fellowship where your specialty requires one.
• Currently practicing and seeing patients in the US, with at least 1 year of independent practice after training.
• 3+ years of post-training experience strongly preferred.
• Clear written communication and close attention to detail.

Start Date

• Immediate

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload your resume.
• Complete a 25-minute conversational interview on your background, experience, and motivations.
• Credential verification: license status, board certification, training, and current practice setting.
• Receive next steps and onboarding details within a few days.

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.