Senior Data Scientist (Remote | $80 –$100/hr )

Experienced Data Scientist

Hourly contract | Part-time | Remote | $100 per hour

About the Role

Data Scientists and Analytics Professionals

This is a unique opportunity to apply your analytical expertise and data engineering skills toward shaping the next generation of intelligent analytics tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large, structured datasets to derive insights and reasoning-based solutions.
• Design multi-step analytical questions requiring critical thinking and data interpretation.
• Write and validate SQL queries (using

  DuckDB

  ,

  pandas

  , or Python notebooks).
• Produce clear, human-readable explanations of analytical reasoning and findings.
• Format deliverables into structured

  JSON outputs

  (question, query, answer).
• Ensure consistency and quality through collaboration and reviewer feedback.

Ideal Qualifications

• 6+ years

  of experience in data analytics, data science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proficiency in

  SQL

  and

  Python

  (experience with DuckDB or pandas preferred).
• Strong background in

  data exploration

  ,

  statistical reasoning

  , and

  business intelligence

  .
• Familiarity with

  iPython

  ,

  Jupyter Notebooks

  , or

  GitHub

  workflows.
• Excellent written communication — able to clearly explain complex reasoning.
• Degree in

  Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics

  , or a related field (Bachelor’s minimum; advanced degree preferred).

Project Details

• Duration:

  ~2 months

• Commitment:

  ~15 hours per week

• Schedule:

  Fully remote and asynchronous — flexible work hours

Compensation & Contract

• Rate:

  $100/hour (USD)

• Contract Type:

  Independent contractor

• Payments:

  Daily via

  Stripe Connect

Application & Onboarding Process

• Submit your

  resume

  highlighting your analytical and technical expertise.
• Complete a

  short AI-powered interview

  (~15 minutes).
• Receive next steps and onboarding details within a few days.

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