History / Humanities Specialist

6 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Mercor Full time US$11,700 - US$23,400 per year

1. Role Overview

Mercor is contracting experts in the humanities to support a project focused on analytical and interpretive writing across disciplines such as history, philosophy, and cultural studies. This work involves synthesizing arguments from complex texts, analyzing changes across time periods, and connecting historical events to broader social dynamics. Freelancers will help distill nuanced reasoning for use in advanced AI training.

2. Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze humanities texts for interpretive depth and argumentative structure

  • Synthesize themes across time periods, movements, or cultural contexts

  • Interpret primary sources and connect them to broader historical or philosophical arguments

  • Evaluate causal reasoning in topics such as reform, identity, and power dynamics

  • Provide concise, well-structured written explanations grounded in source material

3. Ideal Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in History, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, or a related field

  • Proven experience in academic writing, source interpretation, or historical analysis

  • Strong ability to connect abstract concepts with concrete historical examples

  • Excellent writing, reasoning, and analytical skills

  • Comfortable working independently in a remote, detail-oriented setting

4. More About the Opportunity

  • Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule

  • Expected commitment: ~10–20 hours/week

  • Well-suited for academic researchers, educators, or freelance writers

5. Compensation & Contract Terms

  • $45/hour

  • You'll be classified as an independent contractor

  • Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

  • US-Based

6. Application Process

  • Submit your resume to get started

  • You may be asked to complete a brief interpretive writing assessment

  • We typically follow up within 3–5 business days

7. About Mercor

  • Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations

  • Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey

  • Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI

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