Historical Researcher
• *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:**
History PhD Contributor
• *Type:**
• *Independent Contractor**
• *Compensation:**
• *$60–$75/hour**
• *Location:**
• *Remote**
• *Commitment:**
• *10–25 hours/week**
• *Role Responsibilities**
• Author historically accurate prompts spanning global, regional, and thematic history topics.
• Review and revise AI-generated responses for factual correctness, nuance, and historiographic soundness.
• Write expert-level “gold” responses for complex or ambiguous historical questions.
• Create controlled prompt variations that test differences in scope, framing, and interpretation.
• Evaluate model outputs across varying lengths, styles, and instructional constraints.
• Surface edge cases where models struggle with chronology, causality, or historical interpretation.
• *Qualifications**
• *Must-Have**
• PhD in History or a closely related field.
• Native English Speaker.
• Demonstrated experience with archival research, historiography, or academic writing.
• Strong command of historical methodology and source evaluation.
• Excellent written communication and attention to factual precision.
• Ability to work independently and make careful, well-reasoned editorial judgments.
• *Compensation & Legal**
• $60/hour for expert contributors.
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
• You’ll be classified as an independent contractor.
• *Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)**
• Submit your resume or CV to get started.
• Complete a short form detailing your historical specialization and research background.
• Selected applicants will complete a brief sample task to confirm fit.
• *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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• *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:**
History PhD Contributor
• *Type:**
• *Independent Contractor**
• *Compensation:**
• *$60–$75/hour**
• *Location:**
• *Remote**
• *Commitment:**
• *10–25 hours/week**
• *Role Responsibilities**
• Author historically accurate prompts spanning global, regional, and thematic history topics.
• Review and revise AI-generated responses for factual correctness, nuance, and historiographic soundness.
• Write expert-level “gold” responses for complex or ambiguous historical questions.
• Create controlled prompt variations that test differences in scope, framing, and interpretation.
• Evaluate model outputs across varying lengths, styles, and instructional constraints.
• Surface edge cases where models struggle with chronology, causality, or historical interpretation.
• *Qualifications**
• *Must-Have**
• PhD in History or a closely related field.
• Native English Speaker.
• Demonstrated experience with archival research, historiography, or academic writing.
• Strong command of historical methodology and source evaluation.
• Excellent written communication and attention to factual precision.
• Ability to work independently and make careful, well-reasoned editorial judgments.
• *Compensation & Legal**
• $60/hour for expert contributors.
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
• You’ll be classified as an independent contractor.
• *Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)**
• Submit your resume or CV to get started.
• Complete a short form detailing your historical specialization and research background.
• Selected applicants will complete a brief sample task to confirm fit.
• *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.*
,
Apply Now
Apply Now