AI Research Scientist - PhD
$66 - $84 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: Applied Computer Science Benchmark Specialist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $66–$84/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Author original computer science questions to test deep conceptual understanding. Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined.
- Rate each question's difficulty as Medium, Hard, or Expert. Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives.
- Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions in markdown format. Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources.
- For verification tasks, review pre-written questions for accuracy and clarity. Flag issues and justify any edits made.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while advancing AI capabilities .
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD or doctoral candidate in Computer Science , Electrical Engineering , or a closely related field.
- Strong command of graduate-level CS theory , algorithms , systems design , and/or machine learning .
- Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely.
Preferred
- Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain.
- Research publications, industry experience at top tech companies, or competitive programming background.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
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