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Social Science Expert at Mercor
posted 1 year agoSocial Science Expert | $50–100/hr | Worldwide Remote
Join Mercor as a Social Science Expert and leverage your expertise to shape the next generation of AI systems. This flexible, remote contract role is ideal for professionals with a background in economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, or related fields.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and refine AI-generated content for accuracy across social science disciplines.
- Provide structured feedback on theories, data interpretation, and policy implications.
- Support AI model training on social science concepts, research methods, and applied reasoning.
- Tag and organize content by discipline, methodology, or policy domain.
- Assist with evaluation tasks to ensure models demonstrate rigorous and ethical reasoning.
Ideal Qualifications:
- Graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in a social science field or significant professional experience.
- Strong grasp of qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Exceptional written communication and attention to detail.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Remote, asynchronous work—set your own hours.
- Part-time contract (15–25 hours/week), with flexibility up to 40 hours/week.
- Weekly payments via Stripe Connect.
- Independent contractor status.
About Mercor: Mercor connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. Join a global network of professionals shaping the future of AI.
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.