Statistician | Max Rate $80/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: Mathematics/Statistics Expert

Type: Hourly Contractor

Compensation: $60–$80 per hour

Location: Remote

Duration: 1–2 months

Commitment: 4–6 tasks per 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 the US, UK, Canada, or Western Europe.
• Graduate degree from a top university in the US, UK, Canada, or Western Europe.
• 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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