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Social Science PhD Expert at Mercor
posted 6 months agoSocial Science PhD Expert | $70/hr | Worldwide Remote
Mercor is seeking doctoral-level Social Science researchers to contribute to a research initiative focused on social concept reasoning. This role is ideal for academics with strong analytical writing skills who want to apply their expertise in a flexible, remote capacity.
Key Responsibilities
- Write analytical op-eds responding to social concept reasoning prompts
- Evaluate and assess social concept reasoning essays for quality and accuracy
Ideal Qualifications
- PhD in a relevant field such as sociology, social psychology, critical studies, ethnic studies, gender and sexuality studies, political science, anthropology, philosophy, or a related discipline
- Strong academic writing and analytical reasoning abilities
- Ability to engage critically with complex social concepts
Application Process
- Submit your resume
- Complete the gating quiz
- A sample task or review may be required as part of the evaluation
This is a flexible, hourly contractor role open to qualified researchers worldwide.
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.