STEM Research Scientist - Fully Remote | 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: STEM Researcher — Computational Fields

Type:Contract

Compensation:$60–$90/hour

Location:Remote

Commitment:35 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Design tasks by turning everyday research skills into engaging, multi-step tasks.

Author solutions using Python and notebooks, ensuring rigor and precision.

Define criteria for sound scientific reasoning versus superficial reasoning.

Evaluate models by reviewing attempts and identifying immediate mistakes.

Work as a team to ensure consistent and accurate evaluations.

Qualifications

Must-Have

MSc or PhD in a STEM field or equivalent practical experience.

1+ years in an active research role.

Experience with Python-based analysis, simulation, or data pipelines.

Strong grounding in experimental design and hypothesis testing.

Familiarity with Git, IDEs, and notebook environments.

Preferred

Experience in AI training, model evaluation, or benchmark/task authoring.

High attention to detail and creativity in task design.

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