Job description
About The Job
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 .
Position: AI/ML Research Expert
- Type: Contract
- Compensation: $80--$90/hour
- Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Identify high-impact open questions in AI/ML. Propose transformative breakthroughs that are concrete and tractable.
- Build comprehensive knowledge bases for selected questions. Include seminal papers, key datasets, methods, and recent advances.
- Assume expertise in all relevant knowledge up to 1st October, 2025.
- Synthesize large bodies of literature into clear learning paths. Provide structured reading lists and expert commentary.
- Work independently and asynchronously with a time commitment of :8--16 hours per selected question.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD candidates or PostDocs from top-tier institutions.
- Deep expertise in AI/ML/Engineering.
- Strong judgment about significance, tractability, and research quality.
- Ability to synthesize large bodies of literature into clear learning paths.
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
- 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.