Postdoctoral Researcher – STEM (Part-Time | $55 –$70/hr)
About the role
STEM PhDs
Hourly Contract | Remote | Part-Time
$55 –$70 per hour
About the Role
Mercor is collaborating with a leading global AI research lab to engage STEM PhD experts for a high-impact research initiative.
In this role, you will apply your advanced academic expertise to help train and refine next-generation AI systems . You’ll design high-quality, domain-specific problems and analyses that improve the reasoning, accuracy, and depth of large language models (LLMs) across multiple STEM disciplines.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how cutting-edge AI models understand and replicate real-world problem-solving in scientific and engineering contexts.
Ideal Candidates
You’re an excellent fit if you:
- Hold a PhD in a STEM field such as Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical), Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
- Completed your undergraduate studies in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Europe, or India .
- Have a deep understanding of your field and enjoy tackling complex, research-grade problems.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and analytical rigor.
Key Responsibilities
- Create high-quality, domain-specific problems and solutions in your field.
- Collaborate with AI researchers via a private Slack workspace to refine content quality.
- Review and evaluate AI-generated responses for reasoning and accuracy.
- Help develop data that strengthens the logic and precision of AI models.
Project Details
- Start Date: Immediate (rolling applications accepted)
- Duration: 1–2 months (with potential extension)
- Commitment: 10–20 hours/week (flexible up to 40 hours/week)
- Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous — work at your convenience.
Compensation & Contract Terms
- Hourly Rate: $55–$70 USD/hour
- Type: Independent Contractor
- Payments: Issued weekly via Stripe Connect
Application & Screening Process
- Submit your resume to begin the application.
- Interview & Form: Complete a short 20–30 minute session to share your academic background and expertise.
- Onboarding: Accepted applicants will be added to a private collaboration channel with AI research leads.
⚡ PS: Mercor team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ⚡
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Postdoctoral Researcher – STEM (Part-Time | $55 –$70/hr)
About the role
STEM PhDs
Hourly Contract | Remote | Part-Time
$55 –$70 per hour
About the Role
Mercor is collaborating with a leading global AI research lab to engage STEM PhD experts for a high-impact research initiative.
In this role, you will apply your advanced academic expertise to help train and refine next-generation AI systems . You’ll design high-quality, domain-specific problems and analyses that improve the reasoning, accuracy, and depth of large language models (LLMs) across multiple STEM disciplines.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how cutting-edge AI models understand and replicate real-world problem-solving in scientific and engineering contexts.
Ideal Candidates
You’re an excellent fit if you:
- Hold a PhD in a STEM field such as Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical), Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
- Completed your undergraduate studies in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Europe, or India .
- Have a deep understanding of your field and enjoy tackling complex, research-grade problems.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and analytical rigor.
Key Responsibilities
- Create high-quality, domain-specific problems and solutions in your field.
- Collaborate with AI researchers via a private Slack workspace to refine content quality.
- Review and evaluate AI-generated responses for reasoning and accuracy.
- Help develop data that strengthens the logic and precision of AI models.
Project Details
- Start Date: Immediate (rolling applications accepted)
- Duration: 1–2 months (with potential extension)
- Commitment: 10–20 hours/week (flexible up to 40 hours/week)
- Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous — work at your convenience.
Compensation & Contract Terms
- Hourly Rate: $55–$70 USD/hour
- Type: Independent Contractor
- Payments: Issued weekly via Stripe Connect
Application & Screening Process
- Submit your resume to begin the application.
- Interview & Form: Complete a short 20–30 minute session to share your academic background and expertise.
- Onboarding: Accepted applicants will be added to a private collaboration channel with AI research leads.
⚡ PS: Mercor team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ⚡
About Call For Referral
Call for Referral will help job seekers to find referrals for jobs or internships.
Call For Referral is going to simplify the process of asking for referrals for candidates to one single referral request rather than 1000 DMs to people asking for referrals and also wea re making it easy for referrers to choose the candidate they want to refer.
we are building the most advanced referral system for job seekers, companies, and recruiters. Seems Excited!! stay tuned. We are opening Call For referral for #referrers, #referral, #candidates and #recruiters