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STEM PhD - AI Data Specialist | Upto $80/hr [Remote]

$80 per hour

Mercor

New York, NY
  • Remote job

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 PhDs

Type: Contract

Compensation: $60–$80/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 15–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop challenging problems in your domain to enhance AI model training .
  • Evaluate and improve AI model outputs through rigorous data analysis.
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to refine training data quality.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.
  • Shape the future of AI innovation with your domain expertise.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • STEM PhD from a US, UK, Canadian, or European university.
  • High attention to detail .
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills .
  • Excellent proficiency in English .

Start Date

  • April ; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

  • Complete a short interview that will take 20–30 mins in total.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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

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Vacancy posted 29 days ago
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