AI Research Scientist | Up to $90/hr

Remote Full-time
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: Research Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $80–$90/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 8–16 hours/question

Role Responsibilities
• Identify high-impact open questions in AI/ML where breakthroughs would be transformative.
• Propose concrete and tractable problems aligned with your expertise.
• Build comprehensive knowledge bases for selected questions, including seminal papers, key datasets, and recent advances.
• Assume expert-level knowledge up to October 1, 2025.
• Synthesize large bodies of literature into structured learning paths.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Must-Have
• PhD candidates or PostDocs from top-tier institutions.
• Deep expertise in AI/ML/Engineering.
• Strong judgment about significance, tractability, and research quality.
• Ability to synthesize large bodies of literature into clear learning paths.

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/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

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

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