Research Analyst Up To $100 Hr

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The company is based in San Francisco and has notable investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Location: Remote

Salary: $100/hour

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated responses to enhance reasoning and rigor in model outputs.
• Provide structured written feedback to improve training data quality and downstream performance.
• Develop clear, precise, and well-evidenced written rationales beyond surface-level observations.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure consistency and coverage across datasets.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a top-100 globally ranked university preferred.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed task guidelines.
• Strong critical reading skills with the ability to identify nuance, implicit meaning, and gaps in reasoning.
• Ability to write clear, precise, and well-evidenced written rationales.
• Consistent and honest judgment, including the ability to give critical assessments.
• Strict attention to detail and accurate application of structured evaluation guidelines.
• Ability to work entirely without AI writing tools.
• Native English fluency.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation of $100/hour.

Additional Information

• Candidates based in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand are preferred.
• Application process includes uploading a resume, an AI interview, and submitting a form.
• Application review is ongoing, and applicants are encouraged to complete all steps promptly.