Statistician - Fully Remote

A Mathematics/Statistics Expert position as a hourly contractor at Mercor, a leading AI research partner. The role is remote, for a duration of 1–2 months, with commitment of 4–6 tasks per week.

Compensation

$60–$80 per hour.

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 that takes 20–40 minutes.

Compensation & Legal

Hourly contractor paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

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

Resources & Support

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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.