Postdoctoral Research Scientist – STEM (Part-Time | $55 –$70/hr)
Base pay range $55.00/hr - $70.00/hr
About the Role
Mercor is collaborating with a leading global AI research lab to engage STEM PhD experts for a high‑impact research initiative. In this role, you will apply your advanced academic expertise to help train and refine next‑generation AI systems. You’ll design high‑quality, domain‑specific problems and analyses that improve the reasoning, accuracy, and depth of large language models (LLMs) across multiple STEM disciplines. This is a unique chance to shape how cutting‑edge AI models understand and replicate real‑world problem‑solving in scientific and engineering contexts.
Ideal Candidates
Hold a PhD in a STEM field such as Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical), Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
Completed undergrad studies in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Europe, or India.
Have a deep understanding of your field and enjoy tackling complex, research‑grade problems.
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and analytical rigor.
Key Responsibilities
Create high‑quality,
domain‑specific problems and solutions in your field.
Collaborate with AI researchers via a private Slack workspace to refine content quality.
Review and evaluate AI‑generated responses for reasoning and accuracy.
Help develop data that strengthens the logic and precision of AI models.