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 D'Angelo , 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

• Bachelor's 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 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.