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STEM Researcher - Fully Remote | Up to $60/hr in Bombay, भारत

Mercor

  • RemoteWork from anywhere
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$50 USD - $60 USD / hour

Bombay, भारत

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 D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: STEM Researchers - MSc/PhD (Must own MacBook)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $50–$60/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Complete and narrate real research tasks such as literature review, data analysis, modeling, and technical writing on your Mac .
  • Create high-quality training data for advanced AI models .
  • Conduct research workflows independently to benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models .
  • Work with Python/Jupyter , MATLAB , R , LaTeX , and other research tools.
  • Collaborate asynchronously and maintain flexible hours to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher.
  • Currently pursuing or have completed an MSc or PhD in a STEM field (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, engineering).
  • Hands-on research experience with tools such as Python/Jupyter , MATLAB , R , LaTeX , reference managers, or lab/data analysis software.
  • Strong online research skills and ability to gather and clearly summarize information from diverse sources.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Start Date

  • Immediate start preferred

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Submit your resume.
  • Participate in a brief (3-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills.
  • Complete a brief paid assessment to evaluate your fit for the role.

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:
  • For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

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

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