Remote Oncologist for AI Research & Trial Design

Parailabs; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 344,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is engaging a United States-based oncologist to craft realistic oncology task scenarios for frontier AI research. This remote role focuses on testing AI reasoning in clinical trials, eligibility criteria, and treatment decisions, aiming to identify gaps and guide model training.

Ideal candidates maintain current US clinical practice, possess fellowship-level oncology training, and can articulate nuanced clinical reasoning in writing for high-impact AI research projects.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with active medical license in the United States.
• minimum 3+ years post-residency experience in oncology is strongly preferred.
• Ability to articulate clinical reasoning clearly in written form.

Responsibilities

• Create realistic oncology tasks and scenarios focused on clinical trials and patient eligibility.
• Evaluate AI-generated oncologic reasoning for accuracy and alignment with standard-of-care guidelines.
• Identify flawed logic, missed diagnoses, or unsafe recommendations in model outputs.
• Provide clear, structured expert responses reflecting real clinical decision-making.

Skills

Clinical practice

Written communication

Education

MD/DO

Fellowship in medical oncology/hematology-oncology

Job description

Mercor is engaging a United States-based oncologist to craft realistic oncology task scenarios for frontier AI research. This remote role focuses on testing AI reasoning in clinical trials, eligibility criteria, and treatment decisions, aiming to identify gaps and guide model training.

Ideal candidates maintain current US clinical practice, possess fellowship-level oncology training, and can articulate nuanced clinical reasoning in writing for high-impact AI research projects.