Mercor
STEM Researchers - MSc/PhD (Must own MacBook)
- Pay
- $50–60/hr
- Type
- Hourly
- Location
- Remote
- Posted
- Oct 18, 2026
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About this role
Role Overview: Mercor is looking for STEM researchers who hold or are currently pursuing an MSc or PhD to support a research project with a leading AI lab. You will work through real research workflows on your own Mac to help benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models. Qualifications: Required: You must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher. Applicants without a Mac cannot be considered. Currently pursuing or have completed an MSc or PhD in a STEM field (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, engineering) Hands-on research experience with tools such as Python/Jupyter, MATLAB, R, LaTeX, reference managers, or lab/data analysis software Strong online research skills and ability to gather and clearly summarize information from diverse sources Ability to clearly explain your reasoning while you work…
