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Mercor

Machine Learning Researcher | Upto $110/hr Remote

Remote

United states

$ 110 /hour

Internship

03-10-2025

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Skills

Communication Stripe Research Attention to detail Training Large Language Models

Job Specifications

Company Introduction

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.

Role Overview

Position: Computer Science PhD - Contractor, Remote
Commitment: 15-20 hours per week, potential for 40 hours per week
Duration: Minimum of 1-2 months
Contribute expertise to a project involving state-of-the-art large language models. Create high-quality data to inform AI innovation.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content in Computer Science.
Review complex scientific and technical content to ensure alignment with domain-specific principles.
Provide feedback to AI research teams to improve the accuracy of model outputs.
Develop and implement evaluation rubrics for AI-generated Computer Science tasks.
Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency in training data.
Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

Computer Science PhD from a top US, Canadian, or European university
High attention to detail
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Excellent proficiency in English

Engagement Details

Contract Type: Hourly contractor
Compensation: Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous
Duration: Minimum of 1-2 months
Start Date: Ongoing from August

Application Process

Complete a short AI interview and written form, taking 20-30 minutes in total.

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: support@mercor.com

Apply through Mercor to shape frontier AI research.

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