Live opening · Posted 16 hours ago
Philosophy Expert - Fully Remote | Up to $63/hr
Mercor · United States (Remote)
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CompanyMercor
LocationUnited States (Remote)
Salary$50/hr - $63/hr
Work modeYes
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ListedPosted 16 hours ago
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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: Applied Philosophy Benchmark Specialist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$63/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Author original philosophy questions that test deep conceptual understanding. Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined.
Rate each question's difficulty: Medium (intro undergraduate), Hard (advanced undergraduate), or Expert (post-graduate and above).
Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives to challenge expert-level solvers.
Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions with clear, concise reasoning in markdown format.
Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources like peer-reviewed journals and university repositories.
For verification tasks, flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability and justify any edits made.
Qualifications
Must-Have
PhD or doctoral candidate in Philosophy or a closely related field.
Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain.
Strong command of philosophical argumentation, formal logic, and canonical texts across traditions.
Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely.
Preferred
Research publications or teaching experience in philosophy is a strong plus.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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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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