Mercor

Contract Remote STEM AI Specialist

📍 Location
toronto, on
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
May 22, 2026
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Job Description

Enhance AI model training by becoming a Senior Subject Matter Expert at Mercor. This contract role works remotely and pays $60–$80 per hour for 15–20 hours a week.

At Mercor, we connect top talent with AI research labs, creating innovative solutions. Successful applicants will utilize their STEM PhD to develop complex challenges for AI model training while also evaluating model performance through detailed data analysis. The role encourages independent, asynchronous work, ensuring flexibility and collaboration with research teams.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop complex challenges to enhance AI training
• Evaluate AI outputs through data analysis
• Collaborate with teams on training data quality
• Manage projects independently to meet deadlines
• Utilize domain knowledge to innovate in AI

Requirements:
• PhD in STEM from a recognized institution
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communicat...

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