ML Researcher - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

Mercor

ITremote country$146k-$187k/yrPosted Jul 17, 2026
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About the role

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: Computer Science PhD Researchers

Type: Contract

Compensation: $70–$90/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

Contribute subject matter expertise to projects involving state-of-the-art large language models.

Create high-quality data by developing difficult problems in your domain.

Collaborate with top AI labs to inform the future of AI innovation.

Execute 4-6 tasks per week, each requiring several hours and rigorous physics expertise.

Follow complex instructions with high attention to detail.

Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

Computer Science PhD (Graduated).

Undergraduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe.

Graduate degree from a top US/UK/Canada/Western European university.

High attention to detail.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent proficiency in English.

Start Date

February; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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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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Compensation

This HR & Recruiting role pays $146k-$187k/yr. Within typical range for hr & recruiting roles in Italy.

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