Research Assistant - AI Project

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: Generalist (Must own MacBook)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Develop high-quality research questions, answers, and evaluation materials to train advanced language models.
Evaluate and improve AI model performance through structured research and analysis.
Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model outputs and training data quality.
Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines with flexibility.
Gather and summarize information from diverse sources to support AI model training.
Qualifications
Must-Have
Macbook with Apple Silicon (ARM) or M-series chip.
Currently pursuing or recently completed Master's studies, or 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelor's from a prestigious institution.
Strong online research and communication skills.
Ability to gather and clearly summarize information from diverse sources.
Excellent written communication skills.
Preferred
Interdisciplinary degree.
Start Date
Immediate start preferred.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
Submit your resume.
AI interview based on your resume.
Complete a brief paid assessment.
Receive follow-up communication within a few days regarding your application status and next steps.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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