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GIS Research Analyst at Mercor

posted 3 months ago
mercor.com Part Time remote: US/UK/CA/NZ $50-60/hr 331 views

GIS Research Analyst | $50–60/hr | Remote (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand)

Mercor is seeking GIS Research Analysts for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs. Contribute your geospatial expertise to cutting-edge AI development by crafting high-quality, challenging problems with real-world applicability. This is a 15-20 hours per week position starting in early December.

What You'll Do:

  • Work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified domain experts
  • Craft geospatial analysis tasks involving zoning database searches, parcel data extraction, and spatial data retrieval across government GIS portals
  • Create detailed evaluation rubrics for AI agent performance assessment
  • Apply your expertise to inform the future of frontier large language models

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Geography, GIS, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or related field from a top US/Canada/UK/New Zealand/Australia university
  • Experience with GIS platforms and government spatial databases (USGS, Census Bureau, local planning portals, ArcGIS, QGIS)
  • 2+ years of professional experience in spatial analysis, urban planning, or geospatial data science
  • High attention to detail and exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent proficiency in English
  • Currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia

Interview Process:

  • Short interview to assess your domain expertise
  • Paid onboarding (up to 1 hour) including screening process and training videos
  • Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

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.
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