Role Description

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research group on a project to advance frontier earth sciences problem-solving in multilingual contexts. We are seeking earth sciences experts with either International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) experience or a PhD in earth sciences. The goal of this project is to collect, organize, and curate high-level earth sciences questions and resources from diverse international sources to support the training of cutting-edge AI models. This is a short-term, remote opportunity for those excited about applying their expertise to frontier AI research.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify advanced earth sciences questions and resources (in any language)
• Curate and organize files into a structured dataset
• Ensure the scientific accuracy and difficulty level of sourced materials
• Extract detailed reasoning frameworks and analyses from academic source materials

Qualifications

• Background in earth sciences with one of the following:
• Medalist or participant in the International Earth Science Olympiad (preferred)
• PhD in any subfield of earth sciences
• Strong ability to evaluate the rigor and complexity of earth sciences problems
• Multilingual background or experience working with international earth sciences resources preferred
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Requirements

• Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule
• Expected time commitment: 10–20 hours/week
• Short-term engagement, estimated 1–2 months
• Flexible participation for experts with varying availability

Compensation & Contract Terms

• $75/hour for services rendered
• Independent contractor engagement
• Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process

• Submit your resume or CV highlighting earth sciences background and relevant achievements
• Complete a brief form outlining your availability and language skills
• Selected applicants will be contacted within a few days with next steps

Company Description

• Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations.
• Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
• Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have partnered with Mercor to contribute to frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.