Research Analyst Upto $100 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: Generalist Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $100/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated responses to enhance reasoning and rigor in model outputs.
• Provide structured written feedback to improve training data quality and downstream performance.
• Develop clear, precise, and well-evidenced written rationales beyond surface-level observations.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure consistency and coverage across datasets.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree from a top-100 globally ranked university preferred.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed task guidelines.
• Strong critical reading skills with the ability to identify nuance, implicit meaning, and gaps in reasoning.
• Ability to write clear, precise, and well-evidenced written rationales.
• Consistent and honest judgment, including the ability to give critical assessments.
• Strict attention to detail and accurate application of structured evaluation guidelines.
• Ability to work entirely without AI writing tools.
• Native English fluency required.
  
  
  

Preferred

• Candidates based in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
  
  
  

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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
  
  
  

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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