Scientific Content Creator for AI Training - Remote

Overview

Mercor is seeking undergraduate and master’s-level experts in physics, chemistry, or astronomy to support a high-impact project with one of the world’s leading AI labs. This work involves contributing scientific expertise to the development of cutting-edge large language models. Freelancers will help curate complex, domain-specific problems that train the next generation of frontier AI systems.

In Short

• Create and review challenging, discipline-specific problems in physics, chemistry, or astronomy
• Design detailed solutions and LaTeX-formatted content for AI training purposes
• Provide feedback to refine problem structures
• Collaborate asynchronously with the research team on problem quality and relevance
• Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule
• Expected contribution: 15–20 hours per week, with potential to scale to 40+ hours
• Initial commitment: 1 month, with potential for extension
• Project start: October; rolling applications accepted throughout
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
• Compensation based on hours worked; competitive rates for domain experts

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or master’s student in physics, chemistry, astronomy, or a closely related field at a top US, UK, Australian, NZ or Canadian university
• OR 1+ year of full-time experience in a physics, chemistry, or astronomy-related field
• Advanced proficiency in LaTeX for scientific problem formatting
• Previous participation in a science olympiad
• Exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Work from anywhere
• Engage with leading AI research
• Opportunity for extension based on performance
• Competitive compensation for domain experts