Generalist AI Trainer (PhDs, Researchers, Professors)

Hatch; Sydney; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Generalist AI Trainer based in Sydney, Australia, contracted through Hatch as a partner. The role involves information retrieval across hundreds of webpages with high precision and recall, collaborating with Mercor’s research teams.

Ideal applicants hold a PhD or doctoral-level experience in fields like History, Philosophy, Linguistics, Sociology, Political Science, Economics/Public Policy, or related disciplines, and can work remotely on a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• PhD or doctoral-level experience in humanities or social sciences.
• Strong information retrieval and research synthesis skills.
• Ability to work independently on flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research
• Analyzing data
• Collaborating with team members

Skills

Information retrieval

Research expertise

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Mercor

This is a Generalist AI Trainer (PhDs, Researchers, Professors) role with Mercor based in Sydney, NSW, Australia

Role Seniority

- graduate, junior

More about the Generalist AI Trainer (PhDs, Researchers, Professors) role at Mercor

This Search Project Requires Information Retrieval Across Hundreds Of Webpages With a Very High Degree Of Precision And Recall. Seeking Researchers, Professors, And PhDs In The Following Fields

• History
• Philosophy
• Linguistics
• Sociology
• Political Science
• Economics / Pub Pol
• Fine arts / art history
• Media
• Literature

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Mercor team will be there to support your growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting research
• Analyzing data
• Collaborating with team members

Key Strengths

• Information retrieval
• Research expertise
• Analytical skills
• Project management
• Communication skills
• Technical proficiency

Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role.

Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.