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Experienced & Credentialed Data Scientist at Mercor
posted 7 months agoExperienced Data Scientist | $100–$160/hr | Worldwide Remote
Mercor is seeking highly credentialed and experienced Data Scientists to join a growing network of top-tier technical talent. This is a contract opportunity ideal for professionals with advanced academic backgrounds and significant real-world industry experience.
What We're Looking For
- A PhD or MS in a relevant field such as Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline
- Substantial industry experience in fields such as Quantitative Trading, Bioinformatics, Astrophysics, Applied Computational Mathematics, or similar domains
- Hands-on experience with cloud-based data and ML platforms, including Google Colab, BigQuery, Databricks, Snowflake, or AWS/Azure analytics tools
- Strong ability to work independently and deliver high-quality analytical solutions
Responsibilities
- Apply advanced data science methodologies to solve complex, domain-specific problems
- Leverage cloud-based tools to build, deploy, and optimize machine learning models and data pipelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights and solutions
Compensation
This role offers a competitive hourly rate of $100–$160/hr, commensurate with experience and expertise.
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.