AI Researcher (Remote US | 90 –110/hr )

Computer Science Expert (PhD)

Hourly contract | Part-time Remote US | $90 –$110 per hour

About the Role

A leading AI research initiative is recruiting
Computer Science PhDs
to contribute domain expertise toward a flagship project advancing large language models (LLMs). In this role, you will design, solve, and review complex, real-world problems in computer science, ensuring rigor, clarity, and practical applicability in training next-generation AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and assess advanced computer science problems across multiple subdomains.
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for
  conceptual accuracy, computational rigor, and domain relevance
  .
• Provide clear written feedback on solutions, algorithms, and methodologies.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to improve model performance.
• Ensure academic and technical precision in all computer science content used to train or evaluate AI systems.

Ideal Qualifications

• PhD in
  Computer Science
  or a closely related discipline from a
  top US, Canadian, or European university
  .
• 2+ years of academic (research, teaching, publications) or professional experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to break down complex problems clearly.
• Excellent proficiency in English.

Project Timeline

• Start Date: Immediate (rolling applications).
• Duration: 1–2 months, with potential extension.
• Commitment: 15–20 hours/week (option to increase up to 40 hours/week).
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous.

Compensation & Contract

• Competitive hourly rate:
  $90–$110 USD/hr
  (based on experience).
• Independent contractor engagement.
• Weekly payments via
  Stripe Connect
  .

Application & Onboarding Process

• Submit your resume.
• Complete a short
  AI interview (20–30 minutes)
  and written form.
• Selected candidates will move to a paid
  trial assessment
  to evaluate domain expertise.

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