STEM PhDs and Technical Domain Experts

Posted 19 May 2026

$55–80/hr

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Work

Remote · Contract

Eligibility

CAN, USA, GBR +1 more

Field

Data & machine learning

Skills

Large Language ModelsAI ResearchMachine Learning ResearchStatisticsData ScienceComputer ScienceMedicineHealthcareGame DevelopmentMechanical EngineeringAerospace Engineering

About this role

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
  • 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.

Apply today and leverage your leadership and technical expertise to advance cutting-edge AI models!

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