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Astronomy Professor at Mercor
posted 9 months agoAstronomy Professor | $65–115/hr | Remote (US/UK/Canada)
Mercor is recruiting experienced Astronomy Professors to contribute to an exciting research project for one of the world's leading AI companies. This role involves leveraging your professional expertise to design high-quality questions related to astronomy and your occupation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop questions based on your professional experience as an Astronomy Professor
- Contribute to AI research and development initiatives
- Commit a minimum of 15 hours per week to the project
Requirements:
- 4+ years of full-time work experience as an Astronomy Professor
- Must be based in the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada
- Access to a desktop or laptop computer (Chromebooks are not compatible)
- Ability to commit at least 15 hours per week
Compensation & Project Details:
- Competitive hourly rates based on your professional background and geographic location
- Listed rate of $65–115/hr applies to US-based applicants; rates vary by location
- Project duration estimated through mid-2026, with potential extension
- Flexible remote work arrangement
Join a meaningful project that combines your astronomy expertise with cutting-edge AI development!
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.