Literature Expert (PhD) at Mercor

Literature Expert (PhD) | $30–60/hr | Remote

Join Mercor as a Literature Expert and collaborate with a leading AI research lab to advance the capabilities of large language models. This role is ideal for PhDs in Literature or related fields who are passionate about applying their expertise to innovative AI projects.

• Design, review, and evaluate complex literature problems and tasks, including literary analysis, critical theory, and interpretation.
• Assess AI-generated outputs for accuracy, consistency, and relevance to scholarly standards.
• Provide clear, constructive written feedback on literature-related content and problem sets.

Requirements:

• PhD in Literature, English, Comparative Literature, or a related field from a U.S. university (required).
• Extensive knowledge of literary analysis, theory, and interpretation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Prior teaching, research, or publication experience is a plus.

Role Details:

• Immediate start; minimum 1–2 months duration.
• Part-time commitment (~20 hours/week), with potential to extend to 40 hours/week.
• Flexible, fully remote, and asynchronous schedule.
• Competitive hourly compensation, weekly bonus incentives, and weekly payments via Stripe Connect.

Apply now to use your literature expertise to shape the future of AI innovation with Mercor!