Contractor STEM PhD Researcher
Mercor is hiring a remote Contractor STEM PhD Researcher. The career level for this job opening is Expert and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Job Title
STEM PhD Researcher
Posted
Career Level
Contractor
Career Level
Expert
Locations Accepted
USA
Salary
HOUR $75 - $75
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Job Details
Role Description
- We are looking for STEM PhD experts to be part of a project at the frontier of AI research and development.
- This initiative focuses on building agentic workflows — structured processes that capture how experts think, reason, and solve problems.
- These workflows will be used to design, evaluate, and improve next-generation AI systems.
- Translate domain knowledge into clear, structured instructions (SOPs, rubrics, evaluation criteria).
- Create realistic tasks and scenarios that capture day-to-day professional activities in STEM fields.
- Collaborate with other experts to refine and validate workflows for accuracy, clarity, and reproducibility.
- Work with AI researchers and engineers to ensure workflows can be operationalized into agent environments.
- Identify opportunities where AI can augment or replicate expert decision-making in your discipline.
Qualifications
- PhD (or equivalent advanced degree) in a STEM discipline (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Engineering, or related fields).
- Strong ability to explain complex processes in a clear, structured, step-by-step way.
- Experience in research, teaching, or technical writing is a plus.
- Excited about bridging your academic expertise with the development of cutting-edge AI systems.
Requirements
- Time commitment: ~10 hours/week for 3 weeks.
- Remote and flexible scheduling.
- Option to extend engagement and bring on additional experts as project needs evolve.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation (exact rates to be confirmed).
- Payments issued for services rendered.
- Independent contractor arrangement.
- Payments processed via Stripe Connect.
FAQs
What is the last date for applying to the job?
The deadline to apply for Contractor STEM PhD Researcher 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
] applicants. .
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