STEM Researcher - Fully Remote | Upto $90/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: STEM Researcher — Computational Fields Type: Contract Compensation: $60–$90/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 35 hours/week Role Responsibilities • Design complex, multi-step tasks using research skills like experimental design , hypothesis testing , and evaluation . • Author solutions in Python and notebooks, ensuring high rigor and accuracy. • Define criteria for sound scientific reasoning to distinguish it from superficial reasoning. • Evaluate model attempts and identify mistakes a working researcher would catch. • Collaborate with researchers and experts to maintain consistent and accurate evaluations. Qualifications Must-Have • MSc or PhD in a STEM field or computational social-science or humanities discipline. • 1+ years of experience in an active research role. • Significant computational work involving Python-based analysis . • Strong grounding in experimental design , hypothesis testing , and evaluation. • Familiarity with Git , IDEs , and notebook environments like Jupyter or Colab . Preferred • Experience in AI training , model evaluation, or benchmark/task authoring. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form 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