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Machine Learning Researcher – Independent Contractor Company: Mercor Type: Independent contractor Location: Remote Commitment: 20–40 hours/week Compensation: $120/hour. Hourly contractor paid weekly via Stripe Connect. Overview: Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Role Responsibilities Compile external ML competitions into challenging tasks that reflect real‑world responsibilities. Validate implementations against original plans and mark discrepancies. Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI‑generated content to strengthen reasoning and rigor in model outputs. Provide clear, structured feedback to AI research teams to improve training data quality and downstream performance. Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance. Qualifications Must‑Have: 5+ years of experience in applied machine learning or a PhD in machine learning or related fields. Strong understanding of ML research methodologies, experimental design, and evaluation practices. Excellent analytical and technical writing skills. Preferred: Experience with reproducibility or benchmarking in ML research. Detail‑oriented and able to deliver high‑quality, structured feedback independently. Compensation & Legal Hourly contractor Paid weekly via Stripe Connect Application Process Submit your resume or CV highlighting relevant ML research or engineering experience. Complete a short AI‑based interview and a brief questionnaire about your experience. Selected candidates will receive detailed onboarding materials and access to the project environment. Resources & Support Interview process and platform information: Support contact: #J-18808-Ljbffr
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, , Canada Mercor Full timePhD Research Scientist – Machine Learning Independent contractor. Remote, 20–40 hours/week. Hourly rate: $120/hr. About The Job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Role Responsibilities Compile external ML competitions into challenging tasks that reflect real-world responsibilities. Validate implementations...
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, , Canada Mercor Full timeA leading AI research firm is seeking a Machine Learning Research Scientist to work remotely. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in applied machine learning or a PhD in the field. Responsibilities include compiling ML competitions, evaluating AI-generated content, and providing structured feedback to research teams. This independent...
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