Computational STEM Researcher - AI Expert

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

Role Responsibilities

• Design tasks by turning everyday research skills into engaging, multi-step tasks.
• Author solutions using Python and notebooks, ensuring rigor and precision.
• Define criteria for sound scientific reasoning versus superficial reasoning.
• Evaluate models by reviewing attempts and identifying immediate mistakes.
• Work as a team to ensure consistent and accurate evaluations.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• MSc or PhD in a STEM field or equivalent practical experience.
• 1+ years in an active research role.
• Experience with Python -based analysis, simulation, or data pipelines.
• Strong grounding in experimental design and hypothesis testing.
• Familiarity with Git , IDEs , and notebook environments .

Preferred

• Experience in AI training , model evaluation, or benchmark/task authoring.
• High attention to detail and creativity in task design.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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