Computational STEM Researcher - AI Expert

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: STEM Researcher — Computational Fields
Type: Contract
Compensation: $60–$90/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 35 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Design complex, multi-step tasks using research skills like experimental design, hypothesis testing, and evaluation.
• Author solutions in Python and notebooks, ensuring high rigor and accuracy.
• Define criteria for sound scientific reasoning to distinguish it from superficial reasoning.
• Evaluate model attempts and identify mistakes a working researcher would catch.
• Collaborate with researchers and experts to maintain consistent and accurate evaluations.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• MSc or PhD in a STEM field or computational social-science or humanities discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in an active research role.
• Significant computational work involving Python-based analysis.
• Strong grounding in experimental design, hypothesis testing, and evaluation.
• Familiarity with Git, IDEs, and notebook environments like Jupyter or Colab.

Preferred

• Experience in AI training, model evaluation, or benchmark/task authoring.

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

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