Contractor Computer Science PhD - AI/LLM Project
Mercor is hiring a remote Contractor Computer Science PhD - AI/LLM Project. The career level for this job opening is Expert and is accepting USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Job Title
Computer Science PhD - AI/LLM Project
Posted
Career Level
Contractor
Career Level
Expert
Locations Accepted
USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
Salary
HOUR $65 - $75
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Job Details
Role Description
Mercor is seeking Computer Science PhDs for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs.
In this role, you will contribute your subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project involving frontier large language models. Specifically, you will craft high-quality, challenging problems in your domain expertise with real-world applicability to inform the future of AI innovation.
Qualifications
- Have a Masters or PhD in Computer Science from a top US university.
- Have high attention to detail.
- Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Have excellent proficiency in English.
- Are currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.
Requirements
- You will work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain.
- You will craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real world applicability.
- The project is 10-20 hours of work per week with potential for increased hours and extension.
- The work is fully remote and asynchronous.
Role Start Date
This role will begin in late September with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interview Process
You will complete a short interview to assess your domain expertise and be paid for onboarding.
Compensation and Legal Details
You will be legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor and paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
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FAQs
What is the last date for applying to the job?
The deadline to apply for Contractor Computer Science PhD - AI/LLM Project at Mercor is
30th of October 2025
. We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.
Which countries are accepted for this remote job?
This job accepts [
USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
] applicants. .
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