STEM Researchers - MSc/PhD (Must own MacBook)
Mercor Remote
- Compensation
- USD 50 – 60 / hour
- Industry
- AI Training & Data
- Posted
- 21 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Nov 2026
Role overview
Role Overview: Mercor is looking for STEM researchers who hold or are currently pursuing an MSc or PhD to support a research project with a leading AI lab. You will work through real research workflows on your own Mac to help benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.
Requirements & qualifications
• Required: You must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher. Applicants without a Mac cannot be considered. • Currently pursuing or have completed an MSc or PhD in a STEM field (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, engineering) • Hands-on research experience with tools such as Python/Jupyter, MATLAB, R, LaTeX, reference managers, or lab/data analysis software • Strong online research skills and ability to gather and clearly summarize information from diverse sources • Ability to clearly explain your reasoning while you work • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Job Details: • Part-time commitment of approximately 10-20 hours per week • Responsibilities include completing and narrating real research tasks (literature review, data analysis, modeling, technical writing) on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models • Clearly structured responsibilities without the high pressure typically found in internships or full-time consulting roles • Immediate start preferred Application and Onboarding Process: • Submit your resume, followed by a brief (3-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills • Complete a brief paid assessment to further evaluate your fit for the role • You will receive follow-up communication within a few days regarding your application status and next steps
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