Research Specialist - Fully Remote | Up to $60/hr

Mercor · India

  • Experience2–3 yrs
  • SalaryDisclosed
  • Work moderemote
  • Posted30 Sept 2026
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About Mercor

Mercor is hiring in India in technology software. This role looks for around 2+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Apple Silicon
  • online research
  • written communication
  • machine learning

The role

A research specialist at an artificial intelligence technology company develops research questions, evaluates language models, and summarizes diverse sources using machine learning and online research. The work also applies written communication and interdisciplinary research.

Full 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 (Must own MacBook)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $50–$60/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Develop high-quality research questions, answers, and evaluation materials to train advanced language models.Evaluate and improve AI model performance through structured research and analysis.Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model outputs and training data quality.Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines with flexibility.Gather and summarize information from diverse sources to support AI model training.

Qualifications

Must-Have

Macbook with Apple Silicon (ARM) or M-series chip.Currently pursuing or recently completed Master's studies, or 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelor's from a prestigious institution.Strong online research and communication skills.Ability to gather and clearly summarize information from diverse sources.Excellent written communication skills.

Preferred

Interdisciplinary degree.

Start Date

Immediate start preferred.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

Submit your resume.AI interview based on your resume.Complete a brief paid assessment.Receive follow-up communication within a few days regarding your application status and next steps.

Resources & Support

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcomeFor 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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