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Subject Matter Expert - AI Trainer

Mercor
York, NY Part Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026
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

Type: Contract

Compensation: $60–$80/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 15–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop challenging problems in your domain to enhance AI model training.
  • Evaluate and improve AI model outputs through rigorous data analysis.
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to refine training data quality.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.
  • Shape the future of AI innovation with your domain expertise.


Qualifications

Must-Have

  • STEM PhD from a US, UK, Canadian, or European university.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent proficiency in English.


Start Date

  • April; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.


Interview Process

  • Complete a short interview that will take 20–30 mins in total.


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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Salary : $60 - $80

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