Mercor
1. Role Overview
Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI organization to contract researchers with experience across domains such as computer science, biology, and economics. This project centers on reviewing research-oriented materials to assess methodological soundness, technical innovation, and logical consistency. Freelancers will analyze dense academic content and help distill the reasoning behind new models, algorithms, or theoretical contributions.
2. Key Responsibilities
Analyze technical / research documents to identify and explain methodological advancements
Compare new approaches to baseline models and prior research
Evaluate the strength of evidence, logical structure, and argumentation
Summarize complex technical content in concise, structured formats
Flag inconsistencies, unclear reasoning, or unsupported claims
3. Ideal Qualifications Advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in a technical or quantitative field (e.g., computer science, biology, economics, statistics)
Strong foundation in academic research, experimental design, algorithm evaluation, or statistical methods
Proven ability to critically assess academic or research writing
Excellent analytical and writing skills, especially in technical contexts
Comfortable working independently in a remote and detail-oriented environment
4. More About the Opportunity Remote and asynchronous — set your own hours
Expected commitment: ~10–15 hours/week
Suitable for researchers, academics, or graduate-level freelancers
5. Compensation & Contract Terms $45/hour
You’ll be classified as an independent contractor
Payments processed weekly via Stripe Connect
US-Based
6. Application Process Submit your resume to get started
You may be asked to complete a short-form technical assessment
We typically follow up within 3–5 business days
7. About Mercor Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations
Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey
Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
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Compare new approaches to baseline models and prior research
Evaluate the strength of evidence, logical structure, and argumentation
Summarize complex technical content in concise, structured formats
Flag inconsistencies, unclear reasoning, or unsupported claims
3. Ideal Qualifications Advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in a technical or quantitative field (e.g., computer science, biology, economics, statistics)
Strong foundation in academic research, experimental design, algorithm evaluation, or statistical methods
Proven ability to critically assess academic or research writing
Excellent analytical and writing skills, especially in technical contexts
Comfortable working independently in a remote and detail-oriented environment
4. More About the Opportunity Remote and asynchronous — set your own hours
Expected commitment: ~10–15 hours/week
Suitable for researchers, academics, or graduate-level freelancers
5. Compensation & Contract Terms $45/hour
You’ll be classified as an independent contractor
Payments processed weekly via Stripe Connect
US-Based
6. Application Process Submit your resume to get started
You may be asked to complete a short-form technical assessment
We typically follow up within 3–5 business days
7. About Mercor Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations
Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey
Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
#J-18808-Ljbffr