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Research Generalist at Mercor
posted 1 year agoResearch Generalist
Rate: $30–$40 / hour · Contract (Hourly) · Fully Remote
About Mercor
Mercor partners with leading AI research labs to advance next-generation language models. Backed by Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey, our San Francisco–based team connects talented early-career researchers with cutting-edge AI projects.
Role Overview
We’re seeking motivated, detail-oriented individuals—whether you’re an early-college student or have 1–2 years of professional experience—to support a high-impact AI research initiative. You will help benchmark, evaluate, and refine advanced language models by crafting research questions, synthesizing findings, and building evaluation materials.
What You’ll Do
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Design clear, thoughtful research questions and answer sets to train and test AI models
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Conduct thorough online research, gathering insights from diverse sources
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Summarize and present findings in concise, well-structured formats
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Collaborate asynchronously with a distributed AI research team
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Contribute 10–20 hours per week on a flexible schedule
Who You Are
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Currently pursuing (or recently completed) an undergraduate degree, or possess 1–2 years of relevant work experience
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Skilled at online research and information synthesis
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Excellent written communicator, able to distill complex ideas into clear summaries
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Self-motivated and comfortable working asynchronously without day-to-day supervision
Details & Duration
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Commitment: ~10–20 hours/week, flexible
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Timeline: Several-month engagement, with the option to join immediately
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Structure: Clear responsibilities without the intensity of full-time internships or consulting
Application Process
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Submit your resume.
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15-minute AI-led interview to assess your research and reasoning abilities.
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Paid assessment to demonstrate your fit for the role.
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Decision & next steps communicated within a few days.
Compensation & Status
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Pay: $30–$40 per hour
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Classification: Independent contractor
Ready to help shape the future of AI? Apply now with your resume and a brief cover note outlining your research experience. We look forward to hearing from you!
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.