Remote History Consultant | $50/hr

Remote History Consultant | $50/hr

Mercor is hiring a Remote History Consultant. Apply within the next day to be among the first 25 applicants.

Base Pay Range

$40.00/hr – $50.00/hr

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: Humanities Expert
• Type: Contract
• Compensation: $40–$50/hour
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Analyze humanities texts for interpretive depth and argumentative structure.
• Synthesize themes across time periods, movements, or cultural contexts.
• Interpret primary sources and connect them to broader historical or philosophical arguments.
• Evaluate causal reasoning in topics such as reform, identity, and power dynamics.
• Provide concise, well‑structured written explanations grounded in source material.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in History, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, or a related field.
• Proven experience in academic writing, source interpretation, or historical analysis.
• Strong ability to connect abstract concepts with concrete historical examples.
• Excellent writing, reasoning, and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, detail‑oriented setting.

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process

• Submit your resume to get started.
• Complete a brief interpretive writing assessment if requested.
• We typically follow up within 3–5 business days.

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