Postdoctoral Research Scientist – STEM (Remote | Part-Time | $55 –$70/hr)
Location
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Life Scientists
Posted
June 26, 2026
STEM PhDs
Hourly Contract | Remote | Part-Time
$35 –$50per hour
About the Role
Mercor is collaborating with a
leading global AI research lab
to engage
STEM PhD experts
for a high-impact research initiative.
In this role, you will apply your advanced academic expertise to help
train and refine next-generation AI systems . You’ll design high-quality, domain-specific problems and analyses that improve the reasoning, accuracy, and depth of large language models (LLMs) across multiple STEM disciplines.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how cutting-edge AI models understand and replicate real-world problem-solving in scientific and engineering contexts.
Ideal Candidates
You’re an excellent fit if you:
Hold a
PhD in a STEM field
such as Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical), Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
Completed your
undergraduate studies
in the
U.S., U.K., ...
Hourly Contract | Remote | Part-Time
$35 –$50per hour
About the Role
Mercor is collaborating with a
leading global AI research lab
to engage
STEM PhD experts
for a high-impact research initiative.
In this role, you will apply your advanced academic expertise to help
train and refine next-generation AI systems . You’ll design high-quality, domain-specific problems and analyses that improve the reasoning, accuracy, and depth of large language models (LLMs) across multiple STEM disciplines.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how cutting-edge AI models understand and replicate real-world problem-solving in scientific and engineering contexts.
Ideal Candidates
You’re an excellent fit if you:
Hold a
PhD in a STEM field
such as Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical), Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
Completed your
undergraduate studies
in the
U.S., U.K., ...