STEM Postdoctoral Research Scientist (Part-Time | $55โ$70/hr)
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STEM PhDs
Hourly Contract | Remote | Part-Time
$55โ$70 per hour
About the Role
Mercor is collaborating with a leading global AI research lab to engage STEM PhD experts for a highโimpact research initiative.
In this role, you will apply your advanced academic expertise to help train and refine nextโgeneration AI systems. Youโll design highโquality, domainโspecific problems and analyses that improve the reasoning, accuracy, and depth of large language models (LLMs) across multiple STEM disciplines.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how cuttingโedge AI models understand and replicate realโworld problemโsolving in scientific and engineering contexts.
Ideal Candidates
- Hold a PhD in a STEM field such as Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical), Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
- Completed your undergraduate studies in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Europe, or India.
- Have a deep understanding of your field and enjoy tackling complex, researchโgrade problems.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and analytical rigor.
Key Responsibilities
- Create highโquality, domainโspecific problems and solutions in your field.
- Collaborate with AI researchers via a private Slack workspace to refine content quality.
- Review and evaluate AIโgenerated responses for reasoning and accuracy.
- Help develop data that strengthens the logic and precision of AI models.
- Start Date: Immediate (rolling applications accepted)
- Duration: 1โ2 months (with potential extension)
- Commitment: 10โ20 hours/week (flexible up to 40 hours/week)
- Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous โ work at your convenience.
Compensation & Contract Terms
- Hourly Rate: $55โ$70 USD/hour
- Payments: Issued weekly via Stripe Connect
Application & Screening Process
- Submit your resume to begin the application.
- Interview & Form: Complete a short 20โ30 minute session to share your academic background and expertise.
- Onboarding: Accepted applicants will be added to a private collaboration channel with AI research leads.
โก PS: Mercor team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. โก