Stem Researcher - Fully Remote | Up To $60/Hr

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Remote; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking STEM researchers at MSc/PhD level to contribute remotely on a part-time basis (10–20 hours/week). You must own a MacBook and be proficient with Python/Jupyter, MATLAB, R, and LaTeX. The role involves literature reviews, data analysis, and creating training data for AI models.

Immediate start preferred. This contract position offers flexible hours and remote work with a strong emphasis on independent research and clear technical writing. Compensation is $50–$60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed MSc/PhD in a STEM field (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, engineering).
• Must own a MacBook or Mac with M-series/Intel and macOS 15 or higher.
• Hands-on research with Python/Jupyter, MATLAB, R, LaTeX, reference managers or lab/data analysis software.
• Strong online research skills and ability to summarize information from diverse sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete and narrate literature reviews, data analysis, modeling, and technical writing on your Mac.
• Create high-quality training data for advanced AI models.
• Conduct research workflows independently to benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.
• Work with Python/Jupyter, MATLAB, R, LaTeX, and other research tools.
• Collaborate asynchronously and maintain flexible hours to meet deadlines.

Education

MSc/PhD in STEM

Tools

MacBook ownership

Python/Jupyter

MATLAB

R

LaTeX

Reference managers

Data analysis software

Job description

About the job

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: STEM Researchers - MSc/PhD (Must own MacBook)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Complete and narrate real research tasks such as literature review, data analysis, modeling, and technical writing on your Mac.
• Create high-quality training data for advanced AI models.
• Conduct research workflows independently to benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.
• Work with Python/Jupyter, MATLAB, R, LaTeX, and other research tools.
• Collaborate asynchronously and maintain flexible hours to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Start Date

• Immediate start preferred

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]