Remote AI Research Opportunity for College Student at Mercor

Remote AI Research Opportunity for College Students – $33/hr (Contract, US/Canada)

Are you a current college student passionate about language, social media, and new technology? Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab on a paid project that invites undergrads and grad students from top U.S. and Canadian universities to help shape the next generation of artificial intelligence. If you want flexible remote work that lets you influence cutting-edge AI tools, this role is for you!

Why Join Us?

• 💸 Competitive Pay: $33 per hour (approx. $1,000 total for 3 weeks of part-time work)

• 🌎 Remote & Flexible: Work anywhere in the US or Canada, set your own schedule

• 🔬 Real-World Impact: Collaborate with world-class researchers and see your work contribute to smarter AI

• 🎓 Resume Builder: Get hands-on experience that’s relevant for grad school, tech jobs, and research roles

What You’ll Do:

• Review and analyze AI-generated content for clarity, accuracy, and insight

• Create prompts, questions, and rubrics that reflect how real experts think in your field

• Simulate expert-level reasoning to improve data used to train advanced language models

• Collaborate with top researchers on asynchronous quality assurance tasks

Who We’re Looking For:

• Enrolled at a top 100 US or Canadian university (all majors welcome!)

• Comfortable using social media and familiar with hashtags and trends

• Strong writing, critical thinking, and attention to detail

• Based in the US or Canada

Details:

• Start Date: Hiring now – positions closing soon

• Time Commitment: 30 hours over 3 weeks

• Location: 100% remote, asynchronous

• Compensation: $33/hr contract, paid promptly

Application Process:

1. Submit your resume online

2. Complete a 10-minute AI interview (assesses reasoning/research skills)

3. Get a decision or follow-up within 24 hours

4. Quick onboarding and start work!

About Mercor:

• Based in San Francisco, CA

• We connect talented students and experts with world-leading AI labs

• Backed by major investors: Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey

• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity

Ready to Apply?
Don’t miss out—spots are filling quickly for this summer/fall 2025 project! Apply now below.