Automated Planning PhD - AI Expert

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Automated CS Planning PhDs & Domain Experts — Zion (Arches)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $55–$80/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality data for state-of-the-art large language models by creating complex problems in your domain.
• Evaluate and improve AI model performance through rigorous problem-solving and data analysis.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance the quality and applicability of training data.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and goals.
• Provide expert insights into automated planning and symbolic AI to inform future AI innovations.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD or advanced degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Operations Research.
• Focus on automated planning / symbolic AI.
• High attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Interview Process

• Complete a short interview and task (20–30 mins).
• Paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time including videos if hired.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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