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History Expert at Mercor
posted 5 months agoHistory Expert | $55–$63/hr | Fully Remote | Part-Time (~20 hrs/week)
Mercor is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented History Expert to author, review, and annotate technical tasks used to evaluate AI model performance on history problems. This is a flexible, remote opportunity ideal for historians with strong research and writing backgrounds.
What You'll Do
- Produce original history problem sets grounded in maps, archival documents, timelines, and historical imagery
- Write clear, well-reasoned reference solutions for each task
- Apply structured quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Evaluate and annotate tasks to help improve AI model performance
Who We're Looking For
- PhD in History, or MA in History with 3+ years of teaching or research experience, or BA in History with 5+ years of teaching, tutoring, or applied research experience
- Working fluency in at least two of the following: ancient, medieval, modern, regional, economic, or political history
- Comfortable reading and interpreting maps, archival documents, timelines, and historical imagery
- Strong technical writing skills with the ability to articulate reasoning clearly and step-by-step
Compensation & Commitment
- Starting rate: $55/hr, with advancement opportunities based on task quality and throughput
- Part-time, approximately 20 hours/week with a flexible schedule
- Fully remote and hourly
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.