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STEM Specialist - Quantitative Analyst - AI Trainer

$75 per hour

Mercor

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 Expert (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $75/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex problems in physics , chemistry , mathematics , or biology to enhance AI model training and evaluation.
  • Apply structured reasoning and quantitative methods to improve model outputs and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address open-ended challenges and ensure comprehensive solutions.
  • Communicate solutions clearly and concisely to support AI research teams and elevate training data quality .
  • Work independently and asynchronously to deliver high-quality outputs with flexible hours .

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Bachelor's , Master's , or PhD in a STEM field (or currently pursuing one).
  • 1+ year of relevant experience (academic, research, internships, or industry).
  • Strong foundation in physics , chemistry , mathematics , or biology .
  • Demonstrated strength in problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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