Part-time AI Research & Evaluation Associate

Obsidian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor in New York 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 by creating high-quality research questions, answers, and evaluation materials for training language models.

Requirements include 2-3 years in STEM or related fields (or pursuing a Masters), strong online research and written communication skills, and access to a MacBook with an M-series chip. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong online research and communication skills
• Ability to gather and clearly summarize information from diverse sources
• Excellent written communication skills
• Master's studies or 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelor's from a prestigious institution
• MacBook with one of the following: Apple Silicon (ARM) Macs, M-series MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air with macOS 15+

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality research questions, answers, and evaluation materials to train advanced language models
• Provide clearly structured responsibilities with minimal pressure compared to internships or full-time roles
• Immediate start preferred

Skills

Research

Written communication

Summarization

Interdisciplinary knowledge

Education

Master's degree or pursuing Masters

Bachelor's degree from a prestigious institution

Tools

MacBook with M-series chip

Job description

Mercor in New York 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 by creating high-quality research questions, answers, and evaluation materials for training language models.

Requirements include 2-3 years in STEM or related fields (or pursuing a Masters), strong online research and written communication skills, and access to a MacBook with an M-series chip. Immediate start preferred.