STEM Postdoctoral Research Scientist (Part-Time | )

STEM PhDs Hourly Contract | Remote | Part-Time $55 –$70 per 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. ⚡