Postdoctoral Research Scientist – STEM; Remote | Part-Time

Position: Postdoctoral Research Scientist – STEM (Remote | Part-Time | $55 –$70/hr)
STEM Ph Ds
Hourly Contract | Remote | Part-Time
$35 –$50per hour
About the Role
Mercor is collaborating with a  leading global AI research lab  to engage  STEM PhD experts  for a high-impact research initiative.
In this role, you will apply your advanced academic expertise to help  train and refine next-generation AI systems . You’ll design high-quality, domain-specific problems and analyses that improve the reasoning, accuracy, and depth of large language models (LLMs) across multiple STEM disciplines.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how cutting-edge AI models understand and replicate real-world problem-solving in scientific and engineering contexts.
Ideal Candidates
You’re an excellent fit if you:
Hold a  PhD in a STEM field  such as Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical), Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
Completed your  undergraduate studies  in the  U.S., U.K., Canada, Europe, or India .
Have a deep understanding of your field and enjoy tackling complex, research-grade problems.
Possess  strong written and verbal communication skills  in English.
Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and analytical rigor.

Key Responsibilities
Create high-quality, domain-specific problems and solutions in your field.
Collaborate with AI researchers via a  private Slack workspace  to refine content quality.
Review and evaluate AI-generated responses for reasoning and accuracy.
Help develop data that strengthens the logic and precision of AI models.
Project Details

Start Date:

Immediate (rolling applications accepted)
Duration:  1–2 months (with potential extension)
Commitment:  10–20 hours/week (flexible up to 40 hours/week)

Schedule:

Fully remote and asynchronous — work at your convenience.
Compensation & Contract Terms
Hourly Rate:  $55–$70 USD/hour
Type:  Independent Contractor
Payments:  Issued weekly via  Stripe Connect
Application & Screening Process
Submit your resume  to begin the application.
Interview & Form:  Complete a short 20–30 minute session to share your academic background and expertise.
Onboarding:  Accepted applicants will be added to a private collaboration channel with AI research leads.
⚡  PS:
Mercor team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.  ⚡