Postdoctoral Research Scientist – STEM (Remote | Part-Time | $55 –$70/hr)

STEM PhDs

Hourly Contract | Remote | Part-Time

$35 –$50per 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 undergr...