Part-Time AI Research Associate — Language Models

Obsidian; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking detail-oriented individuals to support a research project with a leading AI lab. You will help benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models, starting immediately.

The role accommodates a part-time commitment of roughly 10–20 hours per week and requires a MacBook with M-series chip, along with strong online research and writing skills. Ideal candidates have Masters studies or 2–3 years of relevant experience plus a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a MacBook with an M-series chip (Apple Silicon).
• Masters studies or 2–3 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong online research and written communication skills.
• Ability to summarize information from diverse sources.
• Interdisciplinary degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Part-time commitment of approximately 10–20 hours per week.
• Create high-quality research questions, answers, and evaluation materials to train language models.
• Assist in benchmarking and improving cutting-edge AI models.
• Immediate start preferred.

Skills

Online research

Written communication

Summarization

Education

Masters degree or 2-3 years experience + Bachelor's

Tools

MacBook with M-series

Job description

Mercor is seeking detail-oriented individuals to support a research project with a leading AI lab. You will help benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models, starting immediately.

The role accommodates a part-time commitment of roughly 10–20 hours per week and requires a MacBook with M-series chip, along with strong online research and writing skills. Ideal candidates have Masters studies or 2–3 years of relevant experience plus a Bachelor's degree.