This job post has expired on June 23, 2025. It is likely that the position has already been filled.
Compensation: $75–$120/hour
Location: Fully Remote
Type: Hourly Contract (10–20 hrs/week, potential expansion to 40 hrs/week)
Duration: Initially 1–2 months (with possibility of extension)
Mercor is partnering with one of the world's leading AI research labs to recruit exceptional CS and Machine Learning PhDs for an exciting, cutting-edge project. This role involves crafting and reviewing challenging PhD-level questions designed specifically to push state-of-the-art large language models to their limits.
Develop and review PhD-level questions to test and enhance the capabilities of advanced AI models.
Collaborate directly with renowned AI researchers via a dedicated, private Slack channel.
PhD in Computer Science or related field, specializing in Machine Learning, from a top-tier university.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Work is fully remote, asynchronous, and highly flexible to accommodate your schedule.
Contractors will be compensated weekly via Stripe Connect.
Legal classification: Hourly contractor with Mercor.
Qualified candidates will complete a brief task (~30–60 minutes). If onboarded, you'll be compensated for one hour of work.
Ready to contribute to groundbreaking research and collaborate with top AI minds?
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