Professor

Mercor is seeking PhD holders and doctoral candidates with strong interdisciplinary academic backgrounds to join a high-impact AI research initiative in partnership with a leading AI lab.

This role involves evaluating and enhancing large language models (LLMs) by applying broad-based expertise to rigorously assess performance across a wide range of general knowledge and reasoning tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate the accuracy, clarity, and reasoning of model-generated content across diverse topics, including science, humanities, social science, and current affairs.
• Complete structured evaluations using an 8–10 question rubric and provide concise written comments explaining each judgment.
• Identify factual inaccuracies, reasoning flaws, or unclear explanations.
• Work independently and asynchronously using provided tools and guidelines.

You’re a strong fit if you have:

• A PhD (or are currently a PhD candidate) in a relevant field such as the sciences, humanities, social sciences, or a multidisciplinary area

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• Strong generalist knowledge and familiarity with a wide range of academic and intellectual domains.
• Excellent critical thinking and writing skills, with an ability to evaluate complex arguments and explanations.
• Attention to detail and comfort working independently in a remote environment.
• Basic understanding of Python or willingness to learn is preferred, but not required.

Role Details

• Part-time (10–20 hours/week) with flexible scheduling.
• 100% remote and asynchronous — work from anywhere, anytime.

Compensation & Legal

• Contractor position via Mercor, paid hourly.
• Competitive rates based on domain expertise, ranging from $20 to $35/hour.
• Weekly payments processed securely through Stripe Connect.

About Mercor

Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We help leading AI labs accelerate progress by bringing in top-tier human expertise.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.