Junior Research Analyst Job at Mercor, New York, NY

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  • Mercor
  • New York, NY

Job Description

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: Generalist Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $100/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Evaluate AI-generated responses to enhance reasoning and rigor in model outputs .
  • Provide structured written feedback to improve training data quality and downstream performance.
  • Develop clear, precise, and well-evidenced written rationales beyond surface-level observations.
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure consistency and coverage across datasets.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance .

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Bachelor's degree from a top-100 globally ranked university preferred.
  • Strong analytical and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and follow detailed task guidelines.
  • Strong critical reading skills with the ability to identify nuance, implicit meaning, and gaps in reasoning.
  • Ability to write clear, precise, and well-evidenced written rationales.
  • Consistent and honest judgment, including the ability to give critical assessments.
  • Strict attention to detail and accurate application of structured evaluation guidelines.
  • Ability to work entirely without AI writing tools .
  • Native English fluency required.

Preferred

  • Candidates based in the United States , United Kingdom , Canada , Australia , or New Zealand .

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Tags

Remote job, Contract work, Summer work

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