Postdoctoral Research Scientist – STEM; Part-Time
Listed on 2026-06-07
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Data Scientist
Location: Essex Junction
Postdoctoral Research Scientist – STEM (Part-Time | $55–$70/hr)
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- Hold a PhD in a STEM field such as Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical), Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
- Have 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hourly Rate: $55–$70 USD/hour
- Payments:
Issued weekly via Stripe Connect
- 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. ⚡
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