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Scientists and researchers, often at PhD level, who design and grade hard problems in physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics. Academic rigor is the requirement, coding is a plus.

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STEM Expert, Spanish (Spain)

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Spain only
Contract

The STEM Expert evaluates and trains AI agents on professional tasks using Spanish language and local practices. Candidates need a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution in Spain and professional experience as a scientist or engineer.

Posted 20 days ago$50/h

Marathi Expert with Mathematical Background

SME Careers
Sciences and research
Remote
Some countries only
Contract

The Marathi Expert evaluates, reviews, and rewrites AI-generated Marathi content to ensure factual accuracy, logical consistency, and cultural appropriateness. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in mathematics and possess native Marathi proficiency alongside strong professional English skills.

  • Style
  • Marathi
  • Copyediting
  • +5

Posted 146 days ago$20/h

Agriculture, Forestry & Environmental Experts

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Sciences and research
Specialist
Remote
Contract

This remote contractor role involves contributing domain expertise to train and evaluate AI systems focused on agriculture, forestry, and environmental science. Candidates must have at least five years of professional experience in a relevant field and strong written communication skills.

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Environmental Conservation

Posted 20 days ago$40 to $60/h

Kannada Expert with Mathematical Background

SME Careers
Sciences and research
Remote
Some countries only
Contract

This remote contractor role involves reviewing AI-generated Kannada content, evaluating language quality and reasoning, and providing precise written feedback. Candidates must hold a bachelor degree in Mathematics and possess native or near-native proficiency in Kannada.

  • Style
  • Copyediting
  • Translation Quality Review
  • +5

Posted 147 days ago$20/h

Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics

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Sciences and research
Expert
Remote
Contract

This remote contractor role involves conducting advanced computer science and computational physics research to train next-generation AI systems. Candidates must hold an advanced academic standing and possess a strong publication record in top venues.

  • Computational rigor
  • Complex problem solving - Research
  • Problem framing

Posted 21 days ago

Gujarati Expert with Mathematical Background

SME Careers
Sciences and research
Remote
Some countries only
Contract

The Gujarati Expert with Mathematical Background reviews and creates AI generated Gujarati content, evaluating language quality and reasoning. The role requires a bachelor degree in Mathematics and native or near native Gujarati proficiency.

  • Style
  • Copyediting
  • Translation Quality Review
  • +5

Posted 147 days ago$20/h

Principal Research Scientist (Computer Science / Computational Physics)

micro1
Sciences and research
Expert
Remote
Contract

This remote role involves guiding frontier AI models through complex research processes, validating results, and solving computational physics or computer science challenges. Candidates must possess seven to ten years of active research experience and a strong publication record in a relevant scientific domain.

  • Novelty judgment
  • Research direction
  • Computational rigor
  • +1

Posted 21 days ago

Astronomer & Space Scientist

SME Careers
Sciences and research
Remote
Some countries only
Contract

Evaluate, challenge, and refine advanced language models by assessing scientific accuracy across astronomy and space science topics. Applicants need at least four years of professional experience in a space science domain and a relevant bachelor degree.

  • Astronomy
  • Astrophysics
  • Planetary Science
  • +5

Posted 164 days ago$40 to $100/h

Behavioral Health Expert, AI Safety and Model Evaluation

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
United States only
Part time

Behavioral health experts evaluate AI model conversations for safety, neutrality, and sound judgment in sensitive user interactions. Candidates must hold a degree in a relevant field and possess at least three years of professional experience in mental health, counseling, or social services.

Posted 31 days ago$45 to $70/h

Data Scientist

SME Careers
Sciences and research
Remote
Some countries only
Contract

The Data Scientist reviews AI-generated analytical reasoning, code, and model outputs, while evaluating solutions for accuracy and clarity. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and at least five years of professional experience as a Data Scientist.

  • Python
  • Statistics
  • Research
  • +5

Posted 166 days ago$60 to $100/h

Senior Economics Research Expert

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Contract

The Senior Economics Research Expert leads advanced economics research for a foundational model AI lab. Candidates must hold a PhD in Economics and have at least two years of experience at top institutions.

Posted 35 days ago$150 to $200/h

Biologist

SME Careers
Sciences and research
Remote
Some countries only
Contract

Biologists evaluate and fact-check AI-generated responses, assessing reasoning quality and methodology to train advanced models. Candidates must hold a Master of Science or PhD in a life-science field from a top university and possess strong English writing skills.

  • Research
  • Computational Biology
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • +5

Posted 166 days ago$70/h

Education & Training Expert

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Part time

This remote role involves writing educational problems, grading artificial intelligence lesson materials, and evaluating model explanations for student clarity. Candidates must have professional experience in teaching, tutoring, or instructional design, along with clear written communication skills.

Posted 49 days ago$30 to $85/h

Chemist

SME Careers
Sciences and research
Remote
Some countries only
Contract

The chemist reviews and evaluates AI-generated responses for accuracy, methodology, and logical reasoning, and writes model solutions. Candidates must hold an MS or PhD in Chemistry from a high ranking university and demonstrate C1 English proficiency.

  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • +5

Posted 166 days ago$30 to $70/h

Consumer & Lifestyle Expert

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Part time

Consumer and lifestyle experts evaluate and grade frontier artificial intelligence model outputs for accuracy, practicality, and safety. Candidates need deep practical experience in a consumer category and clear written communication skills.

Posted 49 days ago$50 to $75/h

Physicist

SME Careers
Sciences and research
Remote
Some countries only
Contract

The physicist reviews AI generated responses, evaluates reasoning quality, and fact checks physics information to improve model accuracy. Candidates must hold an MS or PhD in Physics from a top 100 university and demonstrate advanced writing skills.

  • Nuclear Physics
  • Research
  • Computational Physics
  • +5

Posted 166 days ago$30 to $70/h

Life, Physical & Social Science Expert

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Part time

This remote role involves writing research problems and grading AI model outputs for scientific accuracy across various disciplines. Candidates must hold a graduate degree in a life, physical, or social science and possess strong written communication skills.

Posted 49 days ago$60 to $120/h

Mathematics Specialist

SME Careers
Sciences and research
Remote
Some countries only
Contract

A Mathematics Specialist reviews AI generated responses, evaluates reasoning quality, and creates model solutions. Candidates must hold a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy in Math or Statistics from a top university and possess C1 English proficiency.

  • Problem Solving
  • Advanced Mathematics
  • Reasoning
  • +5

Posted 166 days ago$70/h

Mathematics Expert

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Part time

This remote role involves writing advanced math problems and grading AI generated proofs for correctness and rigor. Candidates must hold a graduate degree in mathematics or possess equivalent research experience.

Posted 49 days ago$40 to $75/h

Physics Expert

Mercor
Sciences and research
Remote
Part time

The Physics Expert writes complex problems, grades model derivations, and evaluates advanced numerical work for AI training projects. The role requires a graduate degree in physics with research experience and clear written communication skills.

Posted 49 days ago$70 to $100/h