Academic Research Analyst

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:
Researcher

Type:
Contract
Compensation:
$40–$50/hour
Location:
Remote
Commitment:
10–15 hours/week
Role Responsibilities

• Analyze technical and research documents to identify and explain methodological advancements.
• Compare new approaches to baseline models and prior research to assess technical innovation.
• Evaluate the strength of evidence, logical structure, and argumentation in academic content.
• Summarize complex technical content in concise, structured formats to enhance understanding.
• Flag inconsistencies, unclear reasoning, or unsupported claims to improve model outputs.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while enhancing AI model performance.

Qualifications
Must-Have

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in a technical or quantitative field (e.g., computer science, biology, economics, statistics).
• Strong foundation in academic research, experimental design, algorithm evaluation, or statistical methods.
• Proven ability to critically assess academic or research writing.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills, especially in technical contexts.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote and detail-oriented environment.

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume to get started
• You may be asked to complete a short-form technical assessment
• We typically follow up within 3–5 business days

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