AI Research Scientist

4 weeks ago


Canada Mercor Full time

Overview Join to apply for the AI Research Scientist - PhD role at Mercor . This range is provided by Mercor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $105.00/hr - $105.00/hr Direct message the job poster from Mercor About The Job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs.

Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D\'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Position: AI and Machine Learning Research Evaluator Type: Contract Compensation: $105/hour Location: Remote Commitment: Flexible hours Role Responsibilities Critically review machine learning papers for methodological soundness, novelty, and clarity. Inspect Python source code and experimental logs to validate reported metrics against underlying data. Conduct literature reviews using tools such as Google Scholar or Semantic Scholar to identify prior work, detect plagiarism, and assess research originality.

Provide structured feedback on "human-quality" research assessments and potential ethical or safety-related concerns. Submit non-identifying background details (e.g., affiliation, highest degree, publication links) to establish evaluator credibility for the study.

Qualifications

Must-Have Strong academic or professional background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or related research domains.

Experience

interpreting and analyzing ML papers; familiarity with top-tier venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML) is preferred but not required. Ability to read and evaluate Python code, experimental pipelines, and quantitative logs. Demonstrated experience with academic literature review tools. High attention to detail and ability to assess complex technical arguments.

Application Process Submit your resume or CV to begin. Complete a brief form outlining your technical background and relevant publications. Additional screening questions or sample evaluations may be requested to confirm expertise. Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily.

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