Scientific Analyst - Fully Remote | Upto $75/hr

mercor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 74,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a STEM Expert (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology) for a contract, remote role. You will evaluate complex problems, craft structured reasoning for quantitative methods, and collaborate across disciplines to improve model outputs.

You’ll communicate solutions clearly to AI research teams and deliver high-quality results with flexible hours. The ideal candidate holds a STEM degree with 1+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a STEM field (or currently pursuing one).
• 1+ year of relevant experience in academic, research, internships, or industry.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze complex problems in physics, chemistry, mathematics, or biology to enhance model outputs.
• Develop structured reasoning approaches for quantitative methods and data analysis.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary problems to ensure comprehensive solutions.
• Communicate solutions clearly and concisely to AI research teams.
• Work independently to deliver high-quality outputs with flexible hours.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor/Master/PhD)

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: STEM Expert (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology) Type: Contract Compensation: $75/hour Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze complex problems in physics , chemistry , mathematics , or biology to enhance model outputs .
• Develop structured reasoning approaches for quantitative methods and data analysis .
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary problems to ensure comprehensive solutions.
• Communicate solutions clearly and concisely to AI research teams .
• Work independently to deliver high-quality outputs with flexible hours .

Qualifications Must-Have

• Bachelor's , Master's , or PhD in a STEM field (or currently pursuing one).
• 1+ year of relevant experience in academic, research, internships, or industry.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently.