Research Assistant - AI Project
$50 - $60 per hourMercor
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 (Must own MacBook)
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 .
- Evaluate and improve AI model performance through structured research and analysis.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model outputs and training data quality.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines with flexibility.
- Gather and summarize information from diverse sources to support AI model training .
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.
- Ability to gather and clearly summarize information from diverse sources.
- 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:
- For any help or support, reach out to: View email address on ziprecruiter.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Vacancy posted 19 days ago
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