AI Research Scientist | Max $120/hr
About the role
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: Machine Learning Researcher
Type: Independent contractor Compensation: $120/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 20–40 hours/week Role Responsibilities
- Compile external ML competitions into challenging tasks that reflect real-world responsibilities.
- Validate implementations against original plans and mark discrepancies.
- Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content to strengthen reasoning and rigor in model outputs.
- Provide clear, structured feedback to AI research teams to improve training data quality and downstream performance.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications Must-Have
- 5+ years of experience in applied machine learning or a PhD in machine learning or related fields.
- Strong understanding of ML research methodologies, experimental design, and evaluation practices.
- Excellent analytical and technical writing skills.
Preferred
- Experience with reproducibility or benchmarking in ML research.
- Detail-oriented and able to deliver high-quality, structured feedback independently.
Compensation & Legal
- Hourly contractor
- Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit your resume or CV highlighting relevant ML research or engineering experience.
- Complete a short AI-based interview and a brief questionnaire about your experience.
- Selected candidates will receive detailed onboarding materials and access to the project environment.
Resources & Support
- 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: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,
AI Research Scientist | Max $120/hr
About the role
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: Machine Learning Researcher
Type: Independent contractor Compensation: $120/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 20–40 hours/week Role Responsibilities
- Compile external ML competitions into challenging tasks that reflect real-world responsibilities.
- Validate implementations against original plans and mark discrepancies.
- Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content to strengthen reasoning and rigor in model outputs.
- Provide clear, structured feedback to AI research teams to improve training data quality and downstream performance.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications Must-Have
- 5+ years of experience in applied machine learning or a PhD in machine learning or related fields.
- Strong understanding of ML research methodologies, experimental design, and evaluation practices.
- Excellent analytical and technical writing skills.
Preferred
- Experience with reproducibility or benchmarking in ML research.
- Detail-oriented and able to deliver high-quality, structured feedback independently.
Compensation & Legal
- Hourly contractor
- Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit your resume or CV highlighting relevant ML research or engineering experience.
- Complete a short AI-based interview and a brief questionnaire about your experience.
- Selected candidates will receive detailed onboarding materials and access to the project environment.
Resources & Support
- 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: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,