Research Analyst | $140/hr Remote | Mercor

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 144,648 - 192,864; Part time

Job summary

A leading referral partner in research is seeking a Research Analyst for a remote position. This role offers the flexibility of 10–40 hours per week and requires expertise in statistical reasoning along with participation in forecasting platforms such as Metaculus or Kaggle. The ideal candidate should be self-driven, articulate complex forecasting methods, and collaborate effectively with global researchers. Compensation ranges from $105 to $140 per hour, with the opportunity to shape AI models in collaboration with top research labs.

Qualifications

• Active participation in forecasting platforms such as Metaculus or Kaggle is essential.
• High leaderboard placement or tournament track record demonstrates capability.
• Must possess strong statistical reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Articulate forecasting logic, assumptions, and data inputs clearly.
• Utilize models and statistical reasoning for informed predictions.
• Collaborate with a global network of forecasters and researchers.

Skills

Strong statistical reasoning

Active participation in forecasting platforms

Ability to document thought processes

Comfortable communicating clearly in writing

Self-driven and intellectually curious

Job description

Research Analyst | $140/hr Remote | Mercor

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Base pay range

$105.00/hr - $140.00/hr

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting‑edge AI models.

Organization: Mercor

Position: Hobbyist/Statistical Forecaster

Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $105–$140 per hour

Location: Remote

Duration: Project‑based

Commitment: 10‑40 hours/week, flexible and asynchronous

Responsibilities

• Clearly articulate forecasting logic, assumptions, and data inputs.
• Draw on models, heuristics, and statistical reasoning to inform predictions.
• Collaborate with a global network of forecasters and AI researchers.
• Provide feedback on prompt quality, resolution criteria, and forecast design.

Requirements

• Active participation in forecasting platforms (e.g., Metaculus, Polymarket, Kalshi, Numerai, Kaggle).
• High leaderboard placement or notable tournament track record.
• Strong statistical reasoning and ability to work with probabilistic frameworks.
• Comfortable documenting thought processes and communicating clearly in writing.
• Self‑driven and intellectually curious.

Application Process

• AI interview based on your resume (15 min)

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job Function

• Research and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Research Services

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