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Quant Finance Expert (PhD) at Mercor
posted 1 year agoQuant Finance Expert (PhD) | $140–160/hr | Remote
Mercor is seeking accomplished Quant Finance PhDs to join a high-impact project with a leading AI laboratory. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to design challenging problems and create high-quality data that will help shape the future of AI innovation, specifically focusing on large language models.
- Requirements: PhD in Quantitative Finance from a top US, Canadian, or European university
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Excellent proficiency in English
Role Details:
- Ongoing contractor position starting in August, with rolling applications
- 15–20 hours per week, with potential to extend up to 40 hours weekly
- Fully remote and asynchronous work, offering flexible scheduling
- Minimum project duration of 1–2 months
- Hourly contractor classification, paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Screening Process: Includes a brief AI interview and written form (20–30 minutes total).
Join Mercor and contribute your leadership and technical expertise to advance cutting-edge AI models in collaboration with world-class teams.
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.