Survey Research Expert – Methodology

Job overview

The Survey Research Expert – Methodology role is remote; the posting does not specify a narrower remote scope. Compensation is $120 per hour. Mercor connects creative and technical talent with AI research labs. The expert evaluates survey design and AI-generated survey content against professional research standards. By identifying methodological weaknesses and explaining improvements, the role helps assess the clarity, validity, and fitness for purpose of research materials.

What you'll do

• Review surveys for methodological quality, clarity, and fitness for purpose
• assess question wording, response options, ordering, and respondent burden
• evaluate screeners, eligibility criteria, survey flows, skip/display logic, scales, and questionnaire structure
• identify sampling, measurement, response, and selection bias
• provide structured rationales and recommended improvements
• evaluate AI-generated survey content and research reasoning against professional standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

survey research expert

methodology

remote

mercor

consumer insights

survey design

questionnaire review

research methods

bias assessment

ai-generated content

$120/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 3+ years of professional experience in survey research, market research, consumer insights, behavioral science, UX research, or a related field, including hands-on survey design and/or fielding.

About the employer

Mercor is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.