Research Physician

Mercor
Contract
Software Development
Canada
Hiring from: Canada
Company Introduction

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.

Role Overview

  • Position: Lab Doctor (MD) – Contract, Remote
  • Commitment: 20-40 hours per week
  • Work with research teams to evaluate and refine AI systems using medical expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with AI research teams to apply medical expertise.
  • Create diagnostic cases and scoring rubrics.
  • Evaluate AI systems in a structured environment.
  • Refine AI systems through stress-testing.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Practicing MD based in the U.S. or Canada with a degree from a top university.
  • 2+ years of medical experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking.
  • Comfortable working in a fully remote and asynchronous environment.
  • Interest in advancing AI applications in medicine and healthcare.

Engagement Details

  • Remote and asynchronous work environment
  • Compensation: Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect
  • Applicants must be based in the US / Canada
  • Structured position with clear expectations

Application Process

  • Submit your resume to begin
  • Complete a short AI interview and form to demonstrate rubric creation ability
  • Follow-up typically occurs within 3–5 business days

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