Computational STEM Researcher - AI Expert

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.

About the role

We are looking for a STEM Researcher in computational fields for a contract position. This remote role requires a commitment of 35 hours per week, with compensation ranging from $60–$90 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Design complex, multi-step tasks using research skills like experimental design, hypothesis testing, and evaluation.
• Author solutions in Python and notebooks, ensuring high rigor and accuracy.
• Define criteria for sound scientific reasoning to distinguish it from superficial reasoning.
• Evaluate model attempts and identify mistakes a working researcher would catch.
• Collaborate with researchers and experts to maintain consistent and accurate evaluations.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in a STEM field or computational social-science or humanities discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in an active research role.
• Significant computational work involving Python-based analysis.
• Strong grounding in experimental design, hypothesis testing, and evaluation.
• Familiarity with Git, IDEs, and notebook environments like Jupyter or Colab.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Experience in AI training, model evaluation, or benchmark/task authoring.

Pay

$60–$90/hour

Schedule

35 hours/week