Overview
Base pay range: $50.00/hr - $60.00/hr
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
- Role: STEM Expert – Contract, Remote
- Commitment: 20 hours per week
- Duration: 1 month
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine high-quality reasoning questions to evaluate AI models. Ensure accuracy, rigor, and instructional quality in biology, physics, and chemistry.
- Design and optimize STEM-based prompts with multiple constraints and scientific instructions.
- Define and document evaluation standards for correct responses in STEM contexts, developing a comprehensive rubric.
- Conduct model testing and grading by running prompts through models and assessing outputs against expectations.
- Support benchmarking and quality assurance by collaborating in QA review processes to maintain scientific rigor and consistency.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and contribute to the continuous improvement of AI model performance.
Requirements / Qualifications
- BS or BA in Biology, Physics, or Chemistry
- Familiarity with undergraduate-level biology, physics, and chemistry topics
- Robust writing and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in teaching, research, or applied STEM discipline field
Engagement Details
- Remote and asynchronous role
- 20 hours per week commitment
- 1-month duration
- Structured project environment with clear goals and tools
Application Process
- Complete an AI-led interview, this should take around 15 minutes
- Complete a 45-minute written assessment that will guide you through writing rubrics
- If selected, you will be invited to work on the project
Resources & Support
- Details about the interview process and platform information: talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, contact:
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Science, Research, and Education
Industries
- Software Development
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