STEM PhDs and Technical Domain Experts
Mercor is seeking STEM PhDs and Technical Domain Experts for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs. Applicant pay shown: $55 - $80 / hour.
- Platform
- Mercor
- Fit category
- Research and academia
- Remote/location
- Remote; listed location requirements: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States.
- Pay
- Firm hourly pay: $55 - $80 / hour
- Eligibility
- Remote, U.S. eligibility/work authorization signal
- Difficulty
- Selective
- Last reviewed
- Jul 1, 2026
Current application
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What this role involves
Mercor is seeking STEM PhDs and Technical Domain Experts for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs. This role pays between $55-90/hour. In this role, you will contribute your subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project involving state-of-the-art large language models. Specifically, you will help create high-quality data that will inform the future of AI innovation by coming up with difficult problems in your domain. You're a good fit if you: Have a PhD or advanced degree (or equivalent industry experience) in one of the following domains: Medicine / Healthcare, Statistics and Data Science, AI / ML Research, Computer Science, Game Development or Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
- Have a PhD or advanced degree (or equivalent industry experience) in one of the following domains: Medicine / Healthcare, Statistics and Data Science, AI / ML Research, Computer Science, Game Development or Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering
- Have high attention to detail
- Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Screening Process:
- You will need to complete a short interview and task that will take 20-30 mins and we will pay for up to 1hour of onboarding time including this and a few onboarding videos if you are hired.
- Currently, we are only accepting applicants from the U.S., UK, and Canada.
- Apply today and leverage your leadership and technical expertise to advance cutting-edge AI models!
Best for
- Researchers, PhDs, academics, or domain experts
- Applicants comfortable with rigorous evidence review and rubric-driven evaluation
- People with hands-on experience related to STEM PhDs and Technical Domain Experts
Skip this if...
- You are outside the listed location requirements: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States.
- You need H1-B or STEM OPT support for this role.
- You need guaranteed acceptance, guaranteed pay, guaranteed hours, or guaranteed project duration.
- You are not comfortable with Mercor's application, assessment, or independent-contractor terms.
Application tips
- Prepare concise examples that show your direct stem phds and technical domain experts experience.
- Verify the live Mercor listing before applying because availability, pay, and eligibility can change.
- Make sure your resume/profile clearly matches the listed domain and location requirements before starting application steps.