Remote Computational STEM Researcher - Python & AI

mercor; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor, a San Francisco-based quantum research firm, seeks a STEM Researcher for remote contract work. You will design complex experiments, implement Python-based analyses in notebooks, and ensure rigorous evaluation of model attempts.

Collaboration with researchers will be essential to maintain quality and reproducibility. The role requires an MSc or PhD and 1+ years in active research, with strong experience in experimental design and Git/Jupyter workflows.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in a STEM field or computational social-science or humanities discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in an active research role.
• Significant computational work involving Python-based analysis.
• Familiarity with Git, IDEs, and notebook environments like Jupyter or Colab.

Responsibilities

• Design complex, multi-step tasks using research skills like experimental design, hypothesis testing, and evaluation.
• Author solutions in Python and notebooks, ensuring high rigor and accuracy.
• Define criteria for sound scientific reasoning to distinguish it from superficial reasoning.
• Evaluate model attempts and identify mistakes a working researcher would catch.
• Collaborate with researchers and experts to maintain consistent and accurate evaluations.

Skills

Python

Experimental design

Hypothesis testing

Research

Data analysis

Education

MSc or PhD in STEM/computational field

Tools

Git

Jupyter/Colab

IDEs

Job description

Mercor, a San Francisco-based quantum research firm, seeks a STEM Researcher for remote contract work. You will design complex experiments, implement Python-based analyses in notebooks, and ensure rigorous evaluation of model attempts.

Collaboration with researchers will be essential to maintain quality and reproducibility. The role requires an MSc or PhD and 1+ years in active research, with strong experience in experimental design and Git/Jupyter workflows.