Junior Research Analyst

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco our investors include Benchmark General Catalyst Peter Thiel Adam DAngelo Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Generalist Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $100/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated responses to enhance reasoning and rigor in model outputs.
• Provide structured written feedback to improve training data quality and downstream performance.
• Develop clear precise and well-evidenced written rationales beyond surface-level observations.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure consistency and coverage across datasets.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelors degree from a top-100 globally ranked university preferred.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed task guidelines.
• Strong critical reading skills with the ability to identify nuance implicit meaning and gaps in reasoning.
• Ability to write clear precise and well-evidenced written rationales.
• Consistent and honest judgment including the ability to give critical assessments.
• Strict attention to detail and accurate application of structured evaluation guidelines.
• Ability to work entirely without AI writing tools.
• Native English fluency required.

Preferred

• Candidates based in the United States United Kingdom Canada Australia or New Zealand.

Application Process (Takes 2030 mins to complete)

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