Are you a Ph.D. candidate or holder in a STEM field with a passion for pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence? Mercor is seeking talented STEM Research Intelligence Engineers to join a groundbreaking remote contract project. This is your chance to contribute to a cutting-edge scientific coding benchmark designed to test and enhance the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) for a leading AI research lab. With a competitive rate of $75 per hour, flexible remote work, and collaboration with top researchers, this role offers a unique opportunity to make an impact in AI and scientific research.
About the Role
Mercor is building a team to develop an advanced scientific coding benchmark, building on the SciCode benchmark, to challenge and improve LLMs. As a STEM Research Intelligence Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in creating and refining complex coding problems that push the limits of AI capabilities. This project offers flexibility to work remotely on your own schedule, with the expectation that you deliver high-quality, completed problems.
What You’ll Do:
- Refresh Existing Problems: Update and refine incomplete or incorrect scientific coding problems from the SciCode benchmark to ensure accuracy and rigor.
- Create New Challenges: Design innovative, high-difficulty coding problems tied to your specific area of research expertise.
- Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside other top researchers to review, refine, and validate problems, fostering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.
Compensation:
- Hourly Rate: $75 per hour, with additional bonus pay opportunities.
- Contract Type: Independent contractor role, offering flexibility and autonomy.
Who We’re Looking For
Mercor is seeking exceptional candidates who are passionate about advancing AI through rigorous scientific challenges. Ideal candidates will meet the following criteria:
- Hold or are pursuing a Ph.D. in a STEM field from a top-tier program.
- Possess recent, substantial research experience in their area of expertise.
- Demonstrate an exceptional attention to detail to ensure the quality and accuracy of coding problems.
- Are enthusiastic about collaborating with peers to create the most challenging scientific coding benchmark for LLMs.
Preferred STEM Fields:
Mercor is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the following areas:
- Numerical Linear Algebra
- Computational Physics
- Computational Finance
- Condensed-Matter Physics
- Semiconductor Materials
- Optics
- Quantum Information/Computing
- Astrophysics
- Particle Physics
- Quantum/Computational Chemistry
- Ecology
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Molecular Modeling
Why Work with Mercor?
Mercor, based in San Francisco, CA, is a leader in recruiting top talent for premier AI labs. Backed by notable investors like Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey, Mercor is at the forefront of AI-driven hiring solutions. The company specializes in connecting expert talent with innovative projects, ensuring a seamless and inclusive hiring process. Mercor considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provides reasonable accommodations upon request.
Key Benefits of the Role:
- Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere, on your own schedule, with the freedom to balance other commitments.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to a benchmark that will shape the future of LLMs, used by a leading AI research lab.
- Collaboration: Engage with top researchers in your field, fostering professional growth and networking.
- Competitive Pay: Earn $75 per hour with additional bonuses for high-quality contributions.
How to Apply
Ready to make a difference in AI research? Applying is simple:
- Visit Mercor’s job portal to submit your application.
- Highlight your Ph.D. status, research experience, and specific expertise in your application to stand out.
- Prepare to showcase your attention to detail and passion for creating challenging scientific problems.
For direct access to this role, click Apply Now to get started.
Why This Opportunity Matters
This project is more than just a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of AI by creating a benchmark that will test and improve LLMs. Your expertise in STEM fields will help drive advancements in AI capabilities, impacting industries from computational physics to molecular modeling. By joining Mercor, you’ll work with a dynamic team of researchers and contribute to a project with real-world significance.
Don’t miss this opportunity to combine your research expertise with AI innovation. Apply today and become a part of Mercor’s mission to redefine the possibilities of artificial intelligence!
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