Postdoctoral Research Scientist – STEM (Remote | Part-Time | $55 –$70/hr)

STEM PhDs
Hourly Contract | Remote | Part-Time
$35 –$50per hour
About the Role
Mercor is collaborating with a

leading global AI research lab

to engage

STEM PhD experts

for a high-impact research initiative.
In this role, you will apply your advanced academic expertise to help

train and refine next-generation AI systems . You’ll design high-quality, domain-specific problems and analyses that improve the reasoning, accuracy, and depth of large language models (LLMs) across multiple STEM disciplines.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how cutting-edge AI models understand and replicate real-world problem-solving in scientific and engineering contexts.
Ideal Candidates
You’re an excellent fit if you:
Hold a

PhD in a STEM field

such as Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical), Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
Completed your

undergraduate studies

in the

U.S., U.K., ...