Criminal Justice Researcher at Mercor

Criminal Justice Researcher | $50–75/hr | Remote

Join a leading AI research initiative as a Criminal Justice Researcher, collaborating with top experts to advance AI reasoning in legal and law enforcement contexts. This short-term, project-based role is ideal for professionals with deep expertise in criminal justice and a passion for shaping the future of AI.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Evaluate and refine AI-generated content related to criminal justice topics.
• Develop prompts, questions, and evaluation rubrics for AI training.
• Review case-based materials for accuracy, relevance, and realism.
• Provide expert feedback on legal and procedural correctness.
• Collaborate with AI researchers to simulate real-world criminal justice workflows.
• Qualifications:
• Graduate degree in criminal justice, criminology, law, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in research or applied practice.
• Deep familiarity with U.S. legal systems, police procedures, or case law.
• Excellent written communication and critical analysis skills.
• Experience in research, teaching, or technical writing is a plus.
• Opportunity Details:
• Remote and asynchronous work—set your own schedule.
• 10–20 hours per week, for 2–3 months, with potential for follow-on work.
• Independent contractor role with weekly payments via Stripe Connect.
• About Mercor:
• Mercor connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations, offering opportunities to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.