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AI Research Scientist - PhD

AI Research Scientist - PhD

MercorWorkFromHome, Canterbury, New Zealand
27 days ago
Job description

Overview

Position : Computer Science PhD – Contractor, Remote

Commitment : 10-20 hours per week

Contribute subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project involving frontier large language models. Craft high-quality, challenging problems with real-world applicability to inform the future of AI innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain.
  • Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
  • Ensure the project aligns with AI innovation goals and objectives.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of AI model performance.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Masters or PhD in Computer Science from a top US university
  • High attention to detail
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent proficiency in English
  • Based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in crafting problems with real-world applicability
  • Familiarity with frontier large language models
  • Engagement Details

  • Compensation : $65-75 / hour
  • Contract Type : Hourly Contractor
  • Schedule : 10-20 hours per week
  • Location : Fully remote and asynchronous
  • Start Date : Late September, applications reviewed on a rolling basis
  • Payment : Weekly via Stripe Connect
  • Application Process

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