Remote AI Data Specialist (PhD) — Flexible Contract

Mercor; Auckland; Remote; NZD 147,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking STEM PhDs and domain experts for a remote contract role to contribute to AI model training by developing high-quality data sets and creating domain-specific problems. You will collaborate with AI research teams to improve model outputs and advance AI innovation.

Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours, delivering rigorous data quality and comprehensive evaluation. The hiring process includes a brief interview and resume-based AI assessment, with support

Qualifications

• PhD or advanced degree in Medicine, Healthcare, Statistics, Data Science, AI/ML Research, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Earth & Environmental Science, Game Development, or Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.
• High attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality data sets to inform the future of AI innovation.
• Create challenging problems in your domain to advance AI model training.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model outputs.
• Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours.
• Elevate the quality of training data through rigorous evaluation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Education

PhD or advanced degree in Medicine, Healthcare, Statistics, Data Science, AI/ML Research, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Earth & Environmental Science, Game Development, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Mercor is seeking STEM PhDs and domain experts for a remote contract role to contribute to AI model training by developing high-quality data sets and creating domain-specific problems. You will collaborate with AI research teams to improve model outputs and advance AI innovation.

Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours, delivering rigorous data quality and comprehensive evaluation. The hiring process includes a brief interview and resume-based AI assessment, with support