Artificial Intelligence Researcher | Upto $90/hr

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.

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