Linguistics Expert (Olympiad or PhD) at Mercor

Linguistics Expert | $75/hr | Worldwide Remote

Join Mercor and a leading AI research group as a Linguistics Expert to help advance multilingual linguistics problem-solving for AI training. This short-term, flexible contract is ideal for those with International Linguistics Olympiad experience or a PhD in linguistics.

• Key Responsibilities:
  • Research and identify advanced linguistics questions and resources in any language.
  • Curate and organize materials into structured datasets.
  • Ensure scientific accuracy and maintain high difficulty standards.
  • Extract reasoning frameworks and analyses from academic sources.
• Qualifications:
  • Background in linguistics (Olympiad medalist/participant or PhD required).
  • Ability to assess the rigor and complexity of linguistics problems.
  • Multilingual skills or experience with international resources preferred.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Opportunity Details:
  • Remote, asynchronous work—set your own schedule.
  • 10–20 hours per week for 1–2 months.
  • Independent contractor role; weekly payments via Stripe Connect.
• Application Process:
  • Submit your resume/CV and a brief form outlining your availability and language skills.
  • Selected candidates will be contacted promptly with next steps.

Mercor connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. Join us to contribute to impactful AI projects at the frontier of linguistics and technology.