ML Scientist | $90/hr

Mercor; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Research Expert to identify high-impact AI/ML open questions and craft tractable problems. This remote contract role suits experts comfortable with independent, asynchronous work.

You will build knowledge bases with seminal papers and datasets, synthesize literature into learning paths, and contribute to rigorous peer-level assessments by Oct 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• PhD candidate or postdoc from a top-tier institution.
• Deep expertise in AI/ML and engineering disciplines.
• Strong judgment on research significance and tractability.
• Ability to synthesize large literature into clear learning paths.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-impact open questions in AI/ML where breakthroughs would be transformative.
• Propose concrete, tractable problems aligned with your expertise.
• Build knowledge bases with seminal papers, datasets, and recent advances.
• Assume expert-level knowledge up to October 1, 2025.
• Synthesize large bodies of literature into structured learning paths.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.

Skills

PhD candidate / Postdoc

AI/ML/Engineering expertise

Judgment on significance & tractable

Literature synthesis

Education

PhD candidate or Postdoc

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

Research Expert

Type

Contract

Compensation

$80–$90/hour

Location

Remote

Commitment

8–16 hours/question

Role Responsibilities

• Identify high-impact open questions in AI/ML where breakthroughs would be transformative.
• Propose concrete and tractable problems aligned with your expertise.
• Build comprehensive knowledge bases for selected questions, including seminal papers, key datasets, and recent advances.
• Assume expert-level knowledge up to October 1, 2025.
• Synthesize large bodies of literature into structured learning paths.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD candidates or PostDocs from top-tier institutions.
• Deep expertise in AI/ML/Engineering.
• Strong judgment about significance, tractability, and research quality.
• Ability to synthesize large bodies of literature into clear learning paths.

Resources & Support

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