AI Research Scientist | $90/hr Max

Mercor
San Francisco, CA

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: Research Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $80–$90/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 8–16 hours/question

Role Responsibilities

  • Identify high-impact open questions in AI/ML where breakthroughs would be transformative.
  • Propose concrete and tractable problems aligned with your expertise.
  • Build comprehensive knowledge bases for selected questions, including seminal papers, key datasets, and recent advances.
  • Assume expert-level knowledge up to October 1, 2025 .
  • Synthesize large bodies of literature into structured learning paths.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.

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

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Posted 2026-03-21

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