Full-Time AI Tutor – Space Science Specialist

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage professionals with advanced expertise in Space Science. As an AI Tutor – Space Science Specialist, you will play a critical role in training and refining advanced AI systems to reason accurately about astrophysics, astronomy, and planetary sciences. This full-time position is ideal for scientists and researchers eager to apply their academic and professional experience to shape the next generation of intelligent technologies.

• Use proprietary software to annotate and label scientific data, research outputs, and AI-generated text across defined projects
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, curated data that strengthens AI model performance
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop and refine annotation workflows and tools for enhanced efficiency
• Select problems from space science disciplines that align with your area of expertise, providing detailed solutions and carefully evaluating model responses for accuracy and depth
• Evaluate AI-generated reasoning and provide clear, evidence-based feedback to improve model accuracy
• Interpret and execute complex task instructions, exercising sound professional judgment and scientific rigor
• Engage with evolving research objectives, contributing to the development of new AI capabilities in physics and space science

• Master’s or PhD in astrophysics, astronomy, physics, or a closely related field
• Deep expertise and specialization in one or more space sciences domains
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and apply critical reasoning with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated passion for scientific advancement, data-driven research, and AI innovation

• PhD in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics, with publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Proven research experience with one or more first-author papers in relevant scientific areas
• Prior teaching, tutoring, or mentoring experience at the university level
• Experience in technical writing, research communication, or academic publishing
• Previous experience contributing to AI training or data evaluation projects

• Location: Fully remote
• U.S.-based applicants must reside outside of Wyoming and Illinois
• Schedule: 9:00am–5:30pm PST for the first two weeks of training, then 9:00am–5:30pm in your local timezone

• Competitive pay ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 annually for U.S.-based professionals, depending on experience and location
• Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers at the forefront of AI and astrophysics
• Engage in meaningful work that helps shape the scientific intelligence of next-generation AI systems

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