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STEM PhD - AI Data Specialist - AI Trainer

Mercor
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026

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 PhDs and Technical Domain Experts
Type: Contract
Compensation: $60–$120/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality data sets to inform the future of AI innovation.
  • Create challenging problems in your domain to advance AI model training.
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model outputs.
  • Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours.
  • Elevate the quality of training data through rigorous evaluation.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD or advanced degree in Medicine, Healthcare, Statistics, Data Science, AI/ML Research, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Earth & Environmental Science, Game Development, or Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Interview Process

  • Complete a short interview and task (20–30 mins).

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/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.



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