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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: Applied Psychology Benchmark Specialist Type: Contract Compensation: $50–$63/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10+ hours/week Role Responsibilities Author original psychology questions that test deep conceptual understanding. Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined. Rate each question's difficulty as Medium, Hard, or Expert. Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives. Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions with clear, concise reasoning in markdown format. Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources like peer-reviewed journals and university repositories. For verification tasks, flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability. Justify any edits made. Qualifications Must-Have PhD , PsyD , or doctoral candidate in Psychology or a closely related field. Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain. Strong command of graduate-level psychological theory, research methodology, and empirical literature. Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely. Preferred Clinical licensure or research publications in psychology . 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.
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