STEM Researcher - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr
Full-time
US
Oct 21, 2026
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About the Role
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 pr