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Sociology Expert at Mercor
posted 5 months agoSociology Expert | $60–$68/hr | Fully Remote | Part-Time (~20 hrs/week)
Mercor is seeking a knowledgeable Sociology Expert to author, review, and annotate technical tasks used to evaluate AI model performance on sociology-related problems. This is a flexible, remote opportunity ideal for researchers, academics, or policy professionals with a strong sociology background.
What You'll Do
- Author and review original problem sets grounded in demographic charts, social network diagrams, and survey data
- Write clear, well-reasoned reference solutions for sociology tasks
- Apply structured quality checks to ensure accuracy and rigor
- Annotate tasks used to benchmark AI model performance in sociology domains
Who We're Looking For
- Education: PhD in Sociology, or MA in Sociology with 3+ years of research, policy, or teaching experience, or BA in Sociology with 5+ years of applied experience
- Working fluency in at least two of: social theory, stratification, demography, qualitative methods, or quantitative methods
- Comfortable interpreting demographic charts, social network diagrams, and survey output
- Strong technical writing skills with the ability to articulate reasoning clearly and step-by-step
Compensation & Commitment
- Starting rate: $60/hr, with advancement opportunities based on task quality and throughput
- Schedule: Part-time, approximately 20 hours/week with a flexible schedule
- Location: Fully remote, hourly engagement
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.