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Student Research Assistant | Upto $42/hr

Mercor
Full Timemid
Posted April 16, 2026

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

[Role Title]

Type:

[Contract Type]

Compensation

$42/hour

Location:

[Location]

Role Responsibilities

  • Conduct independent, open-ended research tasks to enhance AI model performance.
  • Evaluate source credibility to ensure high-quality training data.
  • Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to improve model outputs.
  • Shape model reasoning by integrating domain expertise in Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Currently enrolled in a STEM undergraduate program or hold an undergraduate degree.
  • Located in a Five Eyes country.
  • Strong information literacy skills.

Preferred

  • Major in Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering.
  • Comfortable with independent research tasks.

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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
  • 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.

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