AI Research Scientist - PhD

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: Computer Science PhD Researchers Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$90/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities Contribute subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project with large language models . Create high-quality data by developing difficult problems in your domain. Evaluate and improve AI model performance through rigorous tasks. Collaborate with AI research teams to inform future AI innovation . Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and contribute 4-6 tasks per week. Qualifications Must-Have Computer Science PhD (Graduated) Undergraduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe Graduate degree from a top US/UK/Canada/Western European university High attention to detail Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Excellent proficiency in English Start Date February ; applications reviewed on a rolling basis. 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: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.