Statistics PhD Expert
Job Type: Hourly Contract (Remote)
Compensation: $50–$70 per hour (USD), depending on experience
Location: Remote
About Mercor:
Mercor connects elite professionals with leading AI research initiatives. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, our distinguished investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We specialize in driving innovation by collaborating with experts across various domains.
About the Role:
Mercor is hiring Statistics PhDs to join a premier collaboration with one of the world's leading AI labs. You'll use your domain expertise to create challenging problems that push the capabilities of advanced large language models (LLMs). Your work will directly influence the future trajectory of AI innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop challenging statistics problems for AI model testing and training.
Engage directly with prominent AI researchers via a private Slack channel.
Provide detailed, accurate solutions and explanations for created problems.
Ideal Qualifications:
PhD in Statistics from a top university in the US, Europe, or India.
Undergraduate education from an institution based in the US, UK, Canada, Europe, or India.
Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
High attention to detail and analytical rigor.
Role Highlights:
Fully remote, asynchronous work with flexible scheduling.
Commitment: 10–20 hours per week (potential to extend up to 40 hours/week).
Project duration: Minimum of 1–2 months, with opportunities for extension.
Application Process:
Complete a brief application form and a short 20–30 minute interview.
Compensation & Legal Details:
Independent Contractor position.
Weekly payments via Stripe Connect.
Mercor is committed to equal opportunity employment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
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