STEM Researcher - AI Lab Support - AI Trainer

Mercor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking STEM researchers at MSc or PhD level to support a research project with a leading AI lab. You will work through real research workflows on your Mac to benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.

This part-time role (~10–20 hours/week) offers flexible scheduling and hands-on experience with literature review, data analysis, and technical writing to generate high-quality training data for advanced AI systems.

Qualifications

• Own MacBook or Mac with Apple M-series or Intel, macOS 15+ required.
• Pursuing or completed MSc/PhD in a STEM field.
• Hands-on experience with Python/Jupyter, MATLAB, R, LaTeX or similar tools.
• Strong online research skills and ability to summarize information clearly.
• Ability to explain your reasoning clearly while working.

Responsibilities

• Complete and narrate real research tasks (literature review, data analysis, modeling, technical writing) on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models.
• Communicate findings effectively and maintain high-quality documentation.

Skills

Online research

Clear reasoning

Written & verbal communication

Education

MSc or PhD in STEM

Tools

Python/Jupyter

MATLAB

R

LaTeX

Reference managers

Lab/data analysis software

Job description

Role Overview:

Mercor is looking for STEM researchers who hold or are currently pursuing an MSc or PhD to support a research project with a leading AI lab. You will work through real research workflows on your own Mac to help benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.

Qualifications:

• Required: You must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher. Applicants without a Mac cannot be considered.

• Currently pursuing or have completed an MSc or PhD in a STEM field (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, engineering)

• Hands-on research experience with tools such as Python/Jupyter, MATLAB, R, LaTeX, reference managers, or lab/data analysis software

• Strong online research skills and ability to gather and clearly summarize information from diverse sources

• Ability to clearly explain your reasoning while you work

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Details:

• Part-time commitment of approximately 10-20 hours per week

• Responsibilities include completing and narrating real research tasks (literature review, data analysis, modeling, technical writing) on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models

• Clearly structured responsibilities without the high pressure typically found in internships or full-time consulting roles

• Immediate start preferred