Psychometrics Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $63/Hr

Mercor; England; Remote; GBP 51,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an Applied Psychology Benchmark Specialist for a remote, contract-based role. The position involves authoring psychology questions, rating difficulty, and providing step-by-step reasoning with references. Commitment begins at 10+ hours per week, with compensation of $50–$63 per hour.

The role requires advanced graduate training in psychology (PhD/PsyD or doctoral candidate) and excellent written English. This is a remote engagement with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• PhD, PsyD, or doctoral candidate in psychology or closely related field.
• Master's degree considered for exceptional depth in a subdomain.
• Strong command of graduate-level psychological theory and empirical literature.

Responsibilities

• Author original psychology questions that test deep conceptual understanding, ensuring they are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined.
• Rate each question's difficulty as Medium, Hard, or Expert.
• Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives.
• Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions with clear, concise reasoning in markdown.
• Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources.

Skills

Graduate-level psychology theory

Research methodology

Empirical literature familiarity

Clear written English communication

Education

PhD in Psychology

PsyD

Doctoral candidate in Psychology

Master's degree (exceptional depth)

Job description

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: Applied Psychology Benchmark Specialist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$63/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Author original psychology questions that test deep conceptual understanding. Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined.
• Rate each question's difficulty as Medium, Hard, or Expert. Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives.
• Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions with clear, concise reasoning in markdown format.
• Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources like peer-reviewed journals and university repositories.
• For verification tasks, flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability. Justify any edits made.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD, PsyD, or doctoral candidate in Psychology or a closely related field.
• Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain.
• Strong command of graduate-level psychological theory, research methodology, and empirical literature.
• Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely.

Preferred

• Clinical licensure or research publications in psychology.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]