STEM Ph Ds
Hourly Contract | Remote | Part-Time
$35 –$50per hour
About the Role
Mercor is collaborating with a leading global AI research lab to engage STEM Ph D 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 Ph D 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 solid 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 b

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