STEM Researcher - AI Lab Support - AI Trainer

About the role

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 details

Contract role, $50–$60/hour, fully remote, 10–20 hours per week. Immediate start preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete and narrate real research tasks such as literature review, data analysis, modeling, and technical writing on your Mac.
• Create high-quality training data for advanced AI models.
• Conduct research workflows independently to benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.
• Work with Python/Jupyter, MATLAB, R, LaTeX, and other research tools.
• Collaborate asynchronously and maintain flexible hours to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher.
• Currently pursuing or have completed an MSc or PhD in a STEM field (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, engineering).
• Hands-on research experience with tools such as Python/Jupyter, MATLAB, R, LaTeX, reference managers, or lab/data analysis software.
• Strong online research skills and ability to gather and clearly summarize information from diverse sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Application process

• Submit your resume.
• Participate in a brief (3-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills.
• Complete a brief paid assessment to evaluate your fit for the role.

Resources & support

For details about the interview process and platform information, see https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome. For help or support, contact support@mercor.com.