STEM Research Scientist - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr
$90 per hourMercor
San Francisco, CA
- Remote job
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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Vacancy posted 12 days ago
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