Research Analyst - Fully Remote | Upto $60/Hr

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; AUD 98,000 - 118,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Generalist (Macbook User) to support AI research training in a remote, contract-based role. The position requires a Macbook with Apple Silicon or M-series and offers 10–20 hours per week with immediate start.

The ideal candidate is pursuing or has recently completed a Master’s degree (or has 2–3 years of relevant experience plus a Bachelor's) and demonstrates strong online research and communication skills to gather, summarize, and provide feedback for AI model training

Qualifications

• Macbook with Apple Silicon (ARM) or M-series chip.
• Master's studies or 2–3 years of relevant experience + Bachelor's from a prestigious institution.
• Strong online research and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality research questions, answers, and evaluation materials to train advanced language models.
• Gather and clearly summarize information from diverse sources to support AI model training.
• Provide structured feedback to improve AI model outputs and training data quality.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and elevate model performance.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure consistency and coverage across datasets.

Skills

Online research

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

2-3 years of experience

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: Generalist (Macbook User)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality research questions, answers, and evaluation materials to train advanced language models.
• Gather and clearly summarize information from diverse sources to support AI model training.
• Provide structured feedback to improve AI model outputs and training data quality.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and elevate model performance.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure consistency and coverage across datasets.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Macbook with Apple Silicon (ARM) or M-series chip.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed Master's studies, or 2–3 years of relevant experience + Bachelor's from a prestigious institution.
• Strong online research and communication skills.

Preferred

• Interdisciplinary degree.

Start Date

• Immediate start preferred

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• AI interview based on your resume.
• Complete a brief paid assessment.
• Receive follow-up communication within a few days regarding your application status and next steps.

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]