STEM & Coding Expert (AI Research) at Mercor

STEM & Coding Expert | $70–$120/hr | Worldwide Remote

Mercor is seeking experienced professionals in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology to collaborate with leading AI labs on high-impact research projects. In this role, you will help advance the next generation of AI systems through code validation, prompt refinement, algorithmic evaluation, and model benchmarking.

Key Responsibilities

• Scientific Research Translation: Identify and analyze high-impact research papers in Physics, Chemistry, Math, or Biology that introduce novel, code-implementable methods.
• Complex Problem Decomposition: Break down high-level scientific problems into logical, independently testable subproblems.
• Golden Solution Authoring: Develop Gold Standard Python solutions for each subproblem and create corresponding unit tests to verify accuracy.
• Quality Control & Review: Review peer prompts, golden solutions, and unit tests for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and difficulty.

Ideal Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a STEM field (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, or related Computational Sciences).
• Python Proficiency: Strong experience with scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, JAX, RDKit, or OpenMM.
• Technical Writing: Ability to translate dense academic research into clear, structured problem statements for a technical audience.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git, including branch management and pull request workflows.
• Unit Testing: Familiarity with testing frameworks like pytest and the ability to write robust validation scripts for scientific code.

Project Details

• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: 1–2 months
• Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 80 hours/week)

Application Process

1. Upload your resume.
2. Complete an AI interview consisting of 3 short, 15-minute conversational sessions.
3. Receive follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details.

Apply today and leverage your STEM expertise to help shape the future of AI-driven systems!