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Sociology Expert at Mercor

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mercor.com Part Time remote 60-68/hr 35 views

Sociology 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.
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