Posted August 20, 2026
Research Specialist - Macbook User
Mercor
New York, NY, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
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 (Macbook User)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality research questions, answers, and evaluation materials to train advanced language models.
- Gather and clearly summarize information from diverse sources to support AI model training.
- Provide structured feedback to improve AI model outputs and training data quality.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and elevate model performance.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure consistency and coverage across datasets.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Macbook with Apple Silicon (ARM) or M-series chip.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed Master's studies, or 2–3 years of relevant experience + Bachelor's from a prestigious institution.
- Strong online research and communication skills.
- Excellent written communication skills.
Preferred
- Interdisciplinary degree.
Start Date
- Immediate start preferred
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit your resume.
- AI interview based on your resume.
- Complete a brief paid assessment.
- Receive follow-up communication within a few days regarding your application status and next steps.
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: [email protected]
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
