Research Specialist - Fully Remote | Up To $60/Hr

Mercor; Sydney; Remote; AUD 101,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Generalist contractor to support AI research and language model training. The role is remote, 10–20 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $50–$60. Immediate start is preferred, and you must own a MacBook.

The candidate will design research questions, evaluate model performance, and collaborate with AI teams to improve data quality. Strong writing and independent work are essential for success.

Qualifications

• MacBook with Apple Silicon (ARM) or M-series chip.
• Master's studies or 2–3 years of relevant experience plus a Bachelor's from a prestigious institution.
• Strong online research and clear summarization of information from diverse sources.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality research questions, answers, and evaluation materials to train advanced language models.
• Evaluate and improve AI model performance through structured research and analysis.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model outputs and training data quality.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines with flexibility.
• Gather and summarize information from diverse sources to support AI model training.

Skills

Strong online research

Excellent written communication

Independent work

Asynchronous collaboration

Summarization of information

Education

Master's degree or 2–3 years experience + Bachelor's

Tools

Apple Silicon MacBook

Job description

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: Generalist (Must own MacBook)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality research questions, answers, and evaluation materials to train advanced language models.
• Evaluate and improve AI model performance through structured research and analysis.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model outputs and training data quality.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines with flexibility.
• Gather and summarize information from diverse sources to support AI model training.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Macbook with Apple Silicon (ARM) or M-series chip.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed Master's studies, or 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelor's from a prestigious institution.
• Strong online research and communication skills.
• Ability to gather and clearly summarize information from diverse sources.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Preferred

• Interdisciplinary degree.

Start Date

• Immediate start preferred.

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: [e-mail]