Postdoctoral STEM Researcher – Remote ($60 –$75/hr)
About the role
STEM PhD Researcher
Hourly Contract | Part-time Remote | $75 per hour
About the Role
A leading AI research initiative is seeking STEM PhD experts to contribute to a frontier project at the intersection of science, research, and artificial intelligence.
This initiative focuses on building agentic workflows — structured processes that model how experts think, reason, and solve complex problems.
Your contributions will help shape how next-generation AI systems learn and make decisions like human experts.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate domain knowledge into clear, structured instructions (SOPs, rubrics, evaluation criteria).
- Create realistic tasks and scenarios that mirror day-to-day professional activities in STEM disciplines.
- Collaborate with fellow experts to refine and validate workflows for accuracy, clarity, and reproducibility.
- Work alongside AI researchers and engineers to operationalize workflows within AI environments.
- Identify areas where AI can augment or replicate expert-level decision-making.
Qualifications
- PhD (or equivalent advanced degree) in a STEM field (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Engineering, or related).
- Strong ability to break down and explain complex processes step-by-step.
- Experience in research, teaching, or technical writing is a plus.
- Passion for bridging academic expertise with cutting-edge AI development .
Project Details
- Commitment: ~10 hours/week for 3 weeks.
- Schedule: Fully remote and flexible.
- Extension: Option to extend engagement and onboard additional experts as project needs evolve.
Compensation & Contract Terms
- Competitive hourly rate of $75/hour .
- Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect .
- Structured as an independent contractor arrangement.
Application Process
- Submit your resume or profile highlighting your domain expertise.
- Complete a short form capturing your experience and availability.
- You’ll receive a follow-up within a few days regarding next steps .
⚡ 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 STEM Researcher – Remote ($60 –$75/hr)
About the role
STEM PhD Researcher
Hourly Contract | Part-time Remote | $75 per hour
About the Role
A leading AI research initiative is seeking STEM PhD experts to contribute to a frontier project at the intersection of science, research, and artificial intelligence.
This initiative focuses on building agentic workflows — structured processes that model how experts think, reason, and solve complex problems.
Your contributions will help shape how next-generation AI systems learn and make decisions like human experts.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate domain knowledge into clear, structured instructions (SOPs, rubrics, evaluation criteria).
- Create realistic tasks and scenarios that mirror day-to-day professional activities in STEM disciplines.
- Collaborate with fellow experts to refine and validate workflows for accuracy, clarity, and reproducibility.
- Work alongside AI researchers and engineers to operationalize workflows within AI environments.
- Identify areas where AI can augment or replicate expert-level decision-making.
Qualifications
- PhD (or equivalent advanced degree) in a STEM field (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Engineering, or related).
- Strong ability to break down and explain complex processes step-by-step.
- Experience in research, teaching, or technical writing is a plus.
- Passion for bridging academic expertise with cutting-edge AI development .
Project Details
- Commitment: ~10 hours/week for 3 weeks.
- Schedule: Fully remote and flexible.
- Extension: Option to extend engagement and onboard additional experts as project needs evolve.
Compensation & Contract Terms
- Competitive hourly rate of $75/hour .
- Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect .
- Structured as an independent contractor arrangement.
Application Process
- Submit your resume or profile highlighting your domain expertise.
- Complete a short form capturing your experience and availability.
- You’ll receive a follow-up within a few days regarding next steps .
⚡ 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