Academic Research Specialist - Fully Remote
Mercor
Part time
Software Development
Canada
Hiring from: Canada
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: Researcher
Type: Contract
Compensation: $40–$50/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–15 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Must-Have
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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: Researcher
Type: Contract
Compensation: $40–$50/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–15 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Analyze technical and research documents to identify and explain methodological advancements.
- Compare new approaches to baseline models and prior research to assess technical innovation.
- Evaluate the strength of evidence, logical structure, and argumentation in academic content.
- Summarize complex technical content in concise, structured formats to enhance understanding.
- Flag inconsistencies, unclear reasoning, or unsupported claims to improve model outputs.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while enhancing AI model performance.
Must-Have
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience in a technical or quantitative field (e.g., computer science, biology, economics, statistics).
- Strong foundation in academic research, experimental design, algorithm evaluation, or statistical methods.
- Proven ability to critically assess academic or research writing.
- Excellent analytical and writing skills, especially in technical contexts.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote and detail-oriented environment.
- Independent contractor
- Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
- Submit your resume to get started
- You may be asked to complete a short-form technical assessment
- We typically follow up within 3–5 business days
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
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