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Voice AI Research Participant at Mercor
posted 4 months agoVoice AI Research Participant | $10–20/hr | East & West Africa (Remote)
Join a paid research study testing a new voice assistant via real phone calls. We're recruiting 50 participants across Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Nigeria to help shape the future of AI-powered voice technology for African users.
What You'll Do
- Make 5 phone calls to a voice assistant over approximately one week
- Ask real questions from your own life across topics such as health, farming, business, education, practical services, or anything you genuinely want to explore
- Complete a short 5-minute survey after each call
- Each call lasts approximately 5–15 minutes, ending naturally at your own pace
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older (diverse age ranges encouraged)
- Located in Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, or Nigeria
- Comfortable speaking English
- Willing to consent to call recording (audio and transcript) for evaluation purposes
Preferred Profiles
- Feature phone users or smartphone users with limited data access
- Little to no prior experience with AI assistants
- Diverse mix of genders and rural/urban backgrounds
Compensation & Logistics
- Paid based on actual time spent per completed call and survey
- All call costs are fully covered — participants pay nothing
- Total commitment: approximately 2–3 hours over 2 weeks
No scripts required — we want authentic questions in your own words. Please avoid sharing sensitive personal information (ID numbers, account details) during calls.
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.