AI Research Scientist PhD

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: Research Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80–$90/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 8–16 hours/question

Role Responsibilities

• Identify high-impact open questions in AI/ML where breakthroughs would be transformative.
• Propose concrete and tractable problems aligned with your expertise.
• Build comprehensive knowledge bases for selected questions, including seminal papers, key datasets, and recent advances.
• Assume expert-level knowledge up to October 1, 2025 .
• Synthesize large bodies of literature into structured learning paths.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD candidates or PostDocs from top-tier institutions.
• Deep expertise in AI/ML/Engineering .
• Strong judgment about significance, tractability, and research quality.
• Ability to synthesize large bodies of literature into clear learning paths.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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