Academic Research Specialist

Mercor; Remote; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading talent marketplace is seeking experienced contract researchers to analyze technical and research documents for methodological accuracy and logical consistency. This remote role offers flexibility with a commitment of 10–15 hours per week, paying $45/hour as independent contractors. Ideal candidates will possess an advanced degree in a relevant field and have a strong foundation in academic research, along with excellent analytical and writing skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise can shape the future of AI.

Qualifikationen

• Strong foundation in academic research, experimental design, algorithm evaluation, or statistical methods.
• Proven ability to critically assess academic or research writing.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills, especially in technical contexts.

Aufgaben

• Analyze technical/research documents to identify and explain methodological advancements.
• Compare new approaches to baseline models and prior research.
• Evaluate the strength of evidence, logical structure, and argumentation.
• Summarize complex technical content in concise formats.
• Flag inconsistencies, unclear reasoning, or unsupported claims.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory Experience

SPSS

Data Collection

Genetics

R

Research Experience

Statistical Software

Cell Culture

Molecular Biology

Microscopy

Research Laboratory Experience

Western Blot

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in a technical or quantitative field

Jobbeschreibung

1. Role Overview

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI organization to contract researchers with experience across domains such as computer science, biology, and economics. This project centers on reviewing research-oriented materials to assess methodological soundness, technical innovation, and logical consistency. Freelancers will analyze dense academic content and help distill the reasoning behind new models, algorithms, or theoretical contributions.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Analyze technical/research documents to identify and explain methodological advancements.
• Compare new approaches to baseline models and prior research.
• Evaluate the strength of evidence, logical structure, and argumentation.
• Summarize complex technical content in concise, structured formats.
• Flag inconsistencies, unclear reasoning, or unsupported claims.

3. Ideal Qualifications

• Advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in a technical or quantitative field (e.g., computer science, biology, economics, statistics).
• Strong foundation in academic research, experimental design, algorithm evaluation, or statistical methods.
• Proven ability to critically assess academic or research writing.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills, especially in technical contexts.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote and detail-oriented environment.

4. More About the Opportunity

• Remote and asynchronous; set your own hours.
• Expected commitment: 10–15 hours/week.
• Suitable for researchers, academics, or graduate-level freelancers.

5. Compensation & Contract Terms

• $45/hour.
• You will be classified as an independent contractor.
• Payments processed weekly via Stripe Connect.
• US-Based.

6. Application Process

• Submit your resume to get started.
• You may be asked to complete a short-form technical assessment.
• We typically follow up within 35 business days.

7. About Mercor

• Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations.
• Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
• Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.

Key Skills

• Laboratory Experience
• Spss
• Data Collection
• Genetics
• R
• Research Experience
• Statistical Software
• Cell Culture
• Molecular Biology
• Microscopy
• Research Laboratory Experience
• Western Blot

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1