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STEM & Coding Expert (AI Research) at Mercor
posted 7 months agoSTEM & 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
- Upload your resume.
- Complete an AI interview consisting of 3 short, 15-minute conversational sessions.
- 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!
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.