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STEM Expert (Physics, Chem, Math, Bio) at Mercor
posted 5 months agoSTEM Expert (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology) | $75/hr | Worldwide Remote
Mercor is looking for talented STEM professionals — including students, graduates, and industry experts — to support analytical, modeling, and problem-solving tasks across a variety of scientific disciplines. If you have a strong quantitative background and enjoy tackling complex, open-ended challenges, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply structured reasoning and domain expertise to solve analytical and scientific problems
- Work with quantitative methods, modeling techniques, or data analysis as applicable to your field
- Communicate solutions clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences
- Tackle interdisciplinary and open-ended problems with intellectual rigor
Required Qualifications
- Strong foundation in one or more of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a STEM field (or currently pursuing one)
- 1+ year of relevant experience in academia, research, internships, or industry
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and independent problem-solving ability
- Ability to deliver high-quality outputs while working independently
This is a flexible, remote contractor role ideal for those who thrive in intellectually stimulating environments and want to apply their STEM expertise to meaningful, varied challenges.
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.