STEM Postdoctoral Research Scientist (Part-Time | )

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 fieldsuch as Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical), Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
• Completed your
undergraduate studiesin theU.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 skillsin 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 workspaceto 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 viaStripe 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.

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