Data Scientist (Part-Time | Remote | $60 –$100/hr )

Exceptional Data Scientists

Hourly Contract | Part-Time Remote | $60–$100 per hour

1. About the Role

world’s leading AI research labs

prompt-based datasets

remote, part-time opportunity

2. Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute

  data science experiments

  for AI model development and evaluation.
• Collect, preprocess, and analyze structured and unstructured datasets.
• Build and validate machine learning models using modern frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.).
• Conduct

  feature engineering, data wrangling

  , and

  statistical inference

  for experimentation and model optimization.
• Write, review, and validate

  prompt-based questions and tasks

  used to train advanced AI models.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and research teams to deploy production-ready solutions.

3. Ideal Qualifications

• 3+ years

  of professional experience in

  data science or applied analytics

  .
• Proficiency in

  Python

  (Jupyter Notebooks) and libraries such as

  NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, SymPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch

  .
• Bachelor’s degree in

  Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science

  , or a related field from the

  U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand

  .
• Strong foundation in:
• Exploratory data analysis and statistical inference
• Machine learning workflows and model evaluation
• Feature engineering, data preprocessing, and wrangling
• A/B testing, experimentation, or causal inference
• Excellent

  verbal and written communication

  skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and data quality.

4. More About the Opportunity

• Commitment:

  20 –40 hours per week (with potential to scale up to 80)

• Schedule:

  Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own time

• Duration:

  Minimum 1 month, with potential extension based on performance

• Start Date:

  Early September (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

5. Compensation & Contract Terms

• Hourly Rate:

  $60–$100/hour (based on experience and region)

• Classification:

  Independent Contractor (via Mercor)

• Payments:

  Weekly via

  Stripe Connect

  for services rendered

• Terms:

  Flexible, based on location and expertise

6. Application Process

1. Submit your resume or portfolio

   to begin.
2. Complete a

   brief form

   outlining your technical background and agent usage experience.
3. Applications are reviewed continuously — selected candidates will be contacted for next steps.

PS: Mercor reviews applications daily. Please complete your interview and onboarding steps to be considered for this opportunity.