ML Research Scientist – Mercor

Join Mercor as an Independent Contractor ML Research Scientist. Remote, 20–40 hours per week, compensation $120 per hour, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Responsibilities

• Compile external ML competitions into challenging tasks that reflect real‑world responsibilities.
• Validate implementations against original plans and mark discrepancies.
• Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI‑generated content to strengthen reasoning and rigor in model outputs.
• Provide clear, structured feedback to AI research teams to improve training data quality and downstream performance.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in applied machine learning or a PhD in machine learning or related fields.
• Strong understanding of ML research methodologies, experimental design, and evaluation practices.
• Excellent analytical and technical writing skills.
• Experience with reproducibility or benchmarking in ML research.
• Detail‑oriented and able to deliver high‑quality, structured feedback independently.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process

• Submit your resume or CV highlighting relevant ML research or engineering experience.
• Complete a short AI‑based interview and a brief questionnaire about your experience.
• Selected candidates will receive detailed onboarding materials and access to the project environment.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

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