STEM Researcher — Computational Fields (Remote)

Job overview

The STEM Researcher role is remote, with the posting describing remote work and a commitment of 35 hours per week. Compensation is $60–$90 per hour. Mercor connects technical talent with leading AI research labs. The researcher designs multi-step tasks, authors rigorous solutions, and evaluates model responses. The work supports consistent assessment of scientific reasoning and AI model performance in computational STEM fields.

What you'll do

• Design multi-step research tasks
• author solutions using Python and notebooks
• define criteria for sound scientific reasoning
• review model attempts and identify mistakes
• collaborate with a team to ensure consistent and accurate evaluations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

stem researcher

computational fields

remote

python

jupyter notebooks

scientific reasoning

model evaluation

ai training

experimental design

git

35 hours per week

$60–$90/hr

mercor

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Contract opportunity requiring an MSc, PhD, or equivalent practical experience in a STEM field and at least one year in an active research role. AI training and model evaluation experience are preferred.

About the employer

Mercor is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.