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Mercor is seeking experienced STEM educators (US High School) for a premier AI pilot project with one of the world’s leading AI research labs. In this role, you will leverage your classroom experience and pedagogical expertise to help shape the future of artificial intelligence. Your insights will contribute to the development of large language models that understand and reflect how expert educators teach and explain complex STEM concepts. Please note, those that are not teachers but personal tutors will be considered for this role. ### You're a great fit if you: - Are a licensed high school teacher in the United States - Have 3+ years of full-time teaching experience - Hold at least a masters degree in education or a STEM subject area - Currently teach a STEM discipline such as:Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering - Routinely design and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction - Can clearly articulate your thought process and teaching strategies - Have strong written communication skills and a passion for education ### Here are more details about the role: - The role begins Mid-July, with rolling start dates thereafter - Requires 10–20 hours/week, with potential to expand to up to 40 hours/week - Fully remote, with flexible working hours - Ideal for educators looking to engage in meaningful part-time work over the summer or alongside teaching responsibilities ### Ideal candidates include: - Public or private school teachers actively teaching STEM subjects - Department heads or instructional coaches in STEM areas - Former teachers recently transitioned from the classroom with continued ties to education - Teachers who have contributed to curriculum development, assessments, or teacher training ### Pay and legal status: - You will be legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor - Payments are issued weekly via Stripe Connect ### Screening Process: - You’ll complete an AI interview (15-20 minutes) and then an assessment (45-60 minutes). The assessment will directly assess your clarity of thought, attention to detail, and your potential ability to complete this project. * * * About Mercor Mercor specializes in recruiting domain experts to support AI research and development. Based in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Apply today to help build the next generation of intelligent educational tools—and bring your classroom expertise to the forefront of AI innovation. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Mercor is seeking Computer Science PhDs for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs. This role pays between $65-75/hour. In this role, you will contribute your subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project involving frontier large language models. Specifically, you will craft high-quality, challenging problems in your domain expertise with real-world applicability to inform the future of AI innovation. Ideal Qualifications: - Have a Masters or PhD in Computer Science from a top US university. - Have high attention to detail. - Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills. - Have excellent proficiency in English. - Are currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia. Key Responsibilities: - You will work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain. - You will craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real world applicability. - The project is 10-20 hours of work per week with potential for increased hours and extension. - The work is fully remote and asynchronous. Role Start Date - This role will begin in late September with applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Interview Process - You will complete a short interview to assess your domain expertise. - You will be paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time including the screening process and a few onboarding videos if you are hired. Compensation and Legal Details - You will be legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor. - You will be paid out at the end of each week via Stripe Connect. About Mercor Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs, headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Our distinguished investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.