Mercor
Machine Learning Researcher | Upto $75/hr Remote
MercorAustralia10 hours ago
ContractRemote FriendlyResearch, Science +1
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: Computer Science PhD – Contractor, Remote
  • Commitment: 10-20 hours per week
  • Contribute subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project involving frontier large language models. Craft high-quality, challenging problems with real-world applicability to inform the future of AI innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain.
  • Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
  • Ensure the project aligns with AI innovation goals and objectives.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of AI model performance.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Masters or PhD in Computer Science from a top US university
  • High attention to detail
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent proficiency in English
  • Based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in crafting problems with real-world applicability
  • Familiarity with frontier large language models

Engagement Details

  • Compensation: $65-75/hour
  • Contract Type: Hourly Contractor
  • Schedule: 10-20 hours per week
  • Location: Fully remote and asynchronous
  • Start Date: Late September, applications reviewed on a rolling basis
  • Payment: Weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process (Takes 20-30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

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: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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