STEM Researcher - Fully Remote

Mercor
San Francisco, CA
Category Research
Job Description
Role Overview

As a STEM Researcher, you will design complex tasks, author solutions in Python, and collaborate with researchers to maintain accurate evaluations. You will work on a contract basis, 35 hours a week, and be compensated $60-$90/hour. The role requires a strong grounding in experimental design, hypothesis testing, and evaluation. You will work remotely and be part of a team that connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs.

What You Will Do

Design complex tasks, author solutions in Python, define criteria for sound scientific reasoning, evaluate model attempts, and collaborate with researchers.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will be a fit for this role if you have a strong background in experimental design, hypothesis testing, and evaluation, and experience with Python-based analysis. You should also be familiar with Git, IDEs, and notebook environments like Jupyter or Colab.

Requirements

  • MSc or PhD in a STEM field or computational social-science or humanities discipline
  • 1+ years of experience in an active research role
  • Significant computational work involving Python-based analysis
  • Strong grounding in experimental design, hypothesis testing, and evaluation
  • Familiarity with Git, IDEs, and notebook environments like Jupyter or Colab

Benefits

  • Compensation: $60-$90/hour
  • 35 hours/week commitment
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