Research Statistician 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: Mathematics/Statistics Expert

Type: Hourly Contractor

Compensation: $60–$80/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: 1–2 months

Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop challenging problems in Mathematics and Statistics to enhance AI model training.
• Evaluate the quality and depth of AI-generated content to improve model outputs.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to refine training data and methodologies.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.
• Ensure high-quality data creation for future AI innovations.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mathematics/Statistics.
• Undergraduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe.
• Graduate degree from a top US/UK/Canada/Western European university.
• High attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English.

Start Date

November; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

Complete a short AI interview and form in 20–40 minutes.

Compensation & Legal

Hourly contractor. Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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