Research Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $60/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: Generalist (Macbook User) 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 independently and asynchronously to meet project goals with flexible hours. - Gather and summarize information from diverse sources to enhance AI model training. - Provide clear, structured feedback to AI research teams to improve training data quality. Qualifications Must-Have - Macbook with an 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: - For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas